"It is I who have called you from your sleep, who have exposed you to a thousand dangers. Think, if you were discovered here you would be lost."
"It doesn't matter. Take me away."
And Giustino, in spite of the darkness, could see her fond eyes glowing.
"If you would only take me away," she sighed.
"But where?"
"Anywhere—to any country. You will be my country."
"Elope? A noble young girl—elope like an adventuress?"
"Love will secure my pardon."
"I will pardon you; no others will."
"You will be my family, my all. Take me away."