"Yes, signore; like the first night after confession."
"She resides, I think, in the Corso Venezia. When she awakens, let her know that I request to have the honour of conducting her."
"Yes, signore. Her carriage is still at the gates. The countess's horses are accustomed to stand."
Merthyr knew this for a hint against his leaving, as well as against the lady's character.
"Let your mistress be assured that I shall on no account be long absent at any time."
"Signore, I shall do so," said Giacinta.
She brought him word soon after, that Countess d'Isorella was stirring.
Merthyr met Violetta on the stairs.
"Can it be true?" she accosted him first.
"Count Ammiani has left for Brescia," he replied.
"In spite of my warning?"