I am compelled to conceal how little confidence I feel in myself in order not to lessen the good opinion his eminence is pleased to entertain of me." "If my advice can be of any service to you, pray dispose of me; but you are quite right to chew yourself calm and cheerful.

Is it any business to transact in Rome ?" "No; it is a journey I shall have to undertake in a week or ten days." "Which way ?" "Towards the west." "Oh! I am not curious to know." I went out alone and took a walk in the Villa Borghese, where I spent two hours wrapped in dark despair.

I liked Rome, I was on the high road to fortune, and suddenly I found myself in the abyss, without knowing where to go, and with all my hopes scattered to the winds.

I examined my conduct, I judged myself severely, I could not find myself guilty of any crime save of too much kindness, but I perceived how right the good Father Georgi had been.

My duty was not only to take no part in the intrigue of the two love, but also to change my French teacher the moment I beard of it; but this was like calling in a doctor after death has struck the patient.