"I am waiting for you, my lord, to tell you they are growing impatient. Your absence is causing surprise."
Two horsemen passed, and Ambrogio drew his mantle closer around him.
"No one has seen thee waiting here?" he asked.
"No, my lord, I am too careful."
"'Tis well," said the other. "Lead on toward the palace, Giannotto. I will follow."
CHAPTER THIRTEEN VALENTINE VISCONTI'S TOAST
The Visconti palace was brilliant with lights and gay with the hum of voices.