“Yes,” said Ali.
“On that balcony is a young and beautiful woman, with flowers in her hair—”
“I see her,” interrupted Ali; “she is on her knees at prayers like the rest.”
“That woman,” said Bruno, “is the Countess Gemma, of Castel Nuova.”
“Beneath whose window I was waiting when you were wounded in the shoulder?” asked Ali.
“Yes,” replied Bruno, “that woman is the cause of all my misfortunes; she forced me to commit my first crime; she has brought me here!”
“Well,” said Ali.
“I should not die in peace if I knew that she would survive me happy and honoured,” continued Bruno. “You may die in peace,” said the youth.
“Thanks, thanks, Ali!” said Bruno, impressively.
“Let me embrace you once more father,” said Ali.