He contented himself with a look of compassion, and, turning through the gateway, ascended the stairs to the gaming-tables.
"Ha, ha!" said Cetoxa, laughing, "our good Loredano is envious of my diamond.

Gentlemen, you sup with me to-night.

I assure you I never met a more delightful, sociable, entertaining person, than my dear friend the Signor Zanoni.".