"'I must have seen you on some stage in Italy or Vienna. You have travelled a great deal. How many theatres have you belonged to?'
"As I did not reply, he continued, insolently, 'It matters not; I will perhaps remember. What did I say? Ah! you, too, suffer from ennui.'
"'Not so, sir.'
"'But are you not in close confinement? Is not your name Porporina?'
"'Yes, sir.'
"'Just so, prisoner No. 3. Well, do you not wish for amusement—for company?'
"'Not at all, sir,' said I, thinking he intended to offer me his.
"'As you please. It is a pity. There is another prisoner here, extremely well-bred—a charming woman, who, I am sure, would be delighted to make your acquaintance.'
"'May I ask her name, sir?'
"'Her name is Amelia.'