Adding action to words, they seized the old man by the arm, and bore him from his master.
Giacomo however found time to whisper to the Count, "You are saved."
The crowd was so touched by the affection of the old servant, that it was near taking sides with him against the officers who had interfered.
The veiled lady stood motionless as a statue and watched the scene. So abstracted and calm did she appear, that it might have been supposed her eyes looked on while her mind was far away. Her eyes, animated by a thousand sentiments, glittered beneath her veil. The young man to whom she had made signals did not lose sight of her, and his whole soul seemed enchained to the life presence and breath of this woman.
The experts came; the court resumed its sessions; the Salvatori entered. The experts were three of the most skilful lapidaries of Naples, where the art of engraving on stone had reached the greatest excellence. They approached the bar. The president said:
"On your soul and conscience, and by Christ your Saviour, you swear to tell the truth."
"We swear."
"Tell us which of these two rings is the work of Benvenuto Cellini."
"On my soul and conscience, and by Christ," said the first expert, after a careful scrutiny, "this is the work of Benvenuto Cellini."