He looked up, and his dull face lit at sight of her.
"I wait for Gian," he said simply.
Valentine shuddered. "What wouldst thou see him for, Tisio?"
He smiled, and held out the bracelet. "To show him this."
The tears rushed to Valentine's eyes, but she remembered the captain and turned to him.
"Thou carryest something here to give the Duke?" she asked.
"Another parchment, lady," said the captain. "But I fear my lord is in no humor for its contents."
Valentine's eyes sparkled lightly. "Thou hast not the courage to present it?"
"I confess, lady, I am waiting till I am obliged to," answered Alberic.