Lelio, sure by this time of Salviati's safety, turned with an ingenuous, yet at the same time mocking look towards Isabella, saying:
"His Lordship, Duke of Bracciano, sends greeting to your Ladyship, and notifies you, that after despatching a few other affairs at Rome, he depends upon joining your Ladyship towards the middle of the coming month of June."
And making a low bow, and looking somewhat askance at Troilo, he retired. Troilo, perceiving the trick, clenched his hands and muttered between his teeth:
"Traitorous dog, you shall pay me for this!"
[CHAPTER IV.]
HOMICIDE.
Franz. Voi volete farmi morire di languore. Io morrò di disperazione nella età della speranza, e voi ne avrete la colpa ... Dio mio! io che non ho goccia di sangue che non sia vostro! io, che respiro soltanto per amarvi, e per obbedirvi in tutto....
Adelaide. Esci dai mio cospetto....
Franz. Signora!
Adelaide. Va, accusami dunque al tuo signore: