"So much the better for you."
"And in the dungeons of Milan there are cells, in which patriots are broken on the wheel and forced to name their accomplices—"
"Count," interrupted Aslitta, "there are also dark places in Milan, where Italians who betray their country to the oppressor are shot."
Stepping into his box, Aslitta closed the door in the count's face, and San Pietro was forced to go to the marshal's box.
As San Pietro took his place, La Luciola just appeared on the scene; deafening applause greeted her, and she gratefully bowed.
"Colonel," said San Pietro, turning to the adjutant, "I have to give you the name of a traitor."
"But not now," said the colonel, impatiently; "just listen to that beautiful duet."
The duet between the rose and the daisy was magnificently sung. No one noticed, however, that Luciola threw a look at the gentleman in the proscenium box, directing his attention to that occupied by Radetzky's adjutant. The unknown arose, and cast his sparkling eyes at San Pietro. He then looked down at the stage again, and La Luciola laughed with satisfaction. The duet finished amid applause.
"Colonel," repeated the count again, "Aslitta conspires with the patriots, and—"
"To-morrow—to-morrow, count."