'He is morally sure of it, Miss Venetia,' said Pauncefort, 'and I feel quite as certain, for Vicenzo is always right.'
'I had confidence about Sarzana,' said Venetia; 'I really did believe they were at Sarzana. If only Captain Cadurcis would return; if he only would return, and say they were not at Sarzana, I would try to believe they were at Leghorn.'
'Now, Miss Venetia,' said Pauncefort, 'I am certain sure that they are quite safe; for my lord is a very good sailor; he is, indeed; all the men say so; and the boat is as seaworthy a boat as boat can be. There is not the slightest fear, I do assure you, miss.'
'Do the men say that Plantagenet is a good sailor?' inquired Venetia.
'Quite professional!' said Mistress Pauncefort; 'and can command a ship as well as the best of them. They all say that.'
'Hush! Pauncefort, I hear something.'
'It's only my lady, miss. I know her step,'
'Is my mother going to bed?' said Venetia.
'Yes,' said Pauncefort, 'my lady sent me here to see after you. I wish
I could tell her you were asleep.'
'It is impossible to sleep,' said Venetia, rising up from the bed, withdrawing the curtain, and looking at the sky. 'What a peaceful night! I wish my heart were like the sky. I think I will go to mamma, Pauncefort!'