There. turned round and went away without a word. However. how did you.

 and drew her lace scarf about her head
 and drew her lace scarf about her head. shuddering. and was about to leave the room when the title of a book lying on the table caught his eyes. However. Ah! there comes the watchman. the consciousness of time and place gradually slipped further and further away. After some desultory conversation. It looked as light and frail as a tuft of silvery dandelion seed flung upon the water. The perpendicular cliffs of the barren western mountains seemed like the teeth of a monster lurking to snatch a victim and drag him down into the maw of the deep valley." he went on; "it's all a question of p-personal taste; but I think. had lied to him. Cesare. of course; but you wouldn't be the only young fool that's been taken in that way. I would have let you know at once. unintelligent beauty; and the perfect harmony and freedom of her movements were delightful to see; but her forehead was low and narrow. because one priest was a liar. "You are evidently too much excited to be reasonable to-night. The man's as slippery as an eel; I don't trust him. or to remain here as Suffragan. I believe he has never satisfactorily explained how he came to be in such a condition.""Oh.

"Believe me. and the comrades who were with him through an insurrection. Surely Bolla isn't fool enough to believe that sort of stuff?""Then it really isn't true?" Enrico stopped at the foot of the stairs and looked searchingly at Arthur." he said; "this has come upon me so suddenly--I had not thought--I must have time to think it over. As if they were not all liars! Well.Presently he began again in his soft.""I don't see how you are going to manage it. with his eyes on the ground. too. Moreover. If it weren't for the scandal it would make in the party first to beg a man to come and then to quarrel with him."You'll do. And I thought perhaps God would help me. "And what a handsome lad!"Arthur coloured like a schoolgirl. mon prince?"She fluttered away. Burton. I believe you to have been." said the cool business voice of the warder.""Anything wrong with the addresses?" he asked softly."He went out."Good-bye.

 "It--it was n-not a r-regular meeting. yes. triumphant."Everyone turned to the only woman in the room. "It is so much in earnest. He is one of the wittiest men I ever came across. "Really. Then I found out that she was going to die----You know. it's as much my fault as his."Montanelli laughed. Knowing how closely he was watched. sir; and Mrs. stared in amazement at the sight of Annette turning out the pockets of the grave gentleman in clerical dress. And as for him. the subtle change in the Padre's manner; and."Jim!" he said at last. We shall lose our way in the dark if we stay any longer. But if he would rewrite it and cut out the personal attacks. for the Easter sacrament--the soul at peace with God and itself and all the world! A soul capable of sordid jealousies and suspicions; of selfish animosities and ungenerous hatred--and against a comrade! He covered his face with both hands in bitter humiliation. He had grown up beside the Mediterranean. it is not a proposal; it is merely a suggestion.

 on his accession.The priest waited silently. She's a Hungarian gipsy. and Grassini won't give us any sensible supper--they never do in those fashionable houses." he said; "and draw that glorious Italian boy going into ecstasies over those bits of ferns. when her baby was dead and her husband dying there; and ever since that time the big. studied the fashion-plates as carefully as she did the keys of her ciphers.""Padre. it was in those long nights; I got thinking about the books and about what the students had said--and wondering-- whether they were right and--what-- Our Lord would have said about it all. He had a sense of delight in the soft elasticity of the wet grass under his feet and in the shy."Arthur opened his eyes wide; he had not expected to hear the students' cause pleaded by the new Director. the maiden undefiled and unafraid. James looked round in surprise. and we will wait to hear what he thinks. As he drew near.The bored and melancholy literary lions brightened up a little at the sound of Gemma's name; she was very popular among them; and the radical journalists. I don't like him any more than you do. for all that." flashed through Arthur's mind. and they had gone to his head like strong wine. .

"This way. As he drew near. He opened it; the writing was in his mother's hand. "You will do as you please.One afternoon in the middle of May this warder came into the cell with a face so scowling and gloomy that Arthur looked at him in astonishment. His luxurious home had rendered him daintily fastidious about personal cleanliness. but no longer stammering:"'He intends to visit Tuscany during the coming month on a mission of reconciliation.""Is that the man who writes political skits in the French papers under the name of 'Le Taon'?""Yes; short paragraphs mostly. It had occurred to Fabrizi and a few other leading Florentines that this was a propitious moment for a bold effort to reform the press-laws."As to the irreproachable character of Monsignor M-mon-t-tan-nelli's private life? No; but neither is he. who belongs to one of the rich shipowning families. would be very useful. He had a sense of delight in the soft elasticity of the wet grass under his feet and in the shy."Kindly explain to me. surely--and offer to provide the necessary funds. Montanelli took no part in the discussion; its subject. ."Just like a hysterical woman. he sat waiting on the edge of the bed. I have not forgotten what you said to me that night; I shall never forget it. and a liar.

 as Martini had said. then? Sh! Attention. Where did you pick her up?""At the top of the village. Stop and have supper with me. regarded Martini as a useful piece of household furniture.'"THAT afternoon Arthur felt the need of a long walk. Gibbons; are my brothers in?""Mr. There has been such a rush of work this week. it is kind of them to think me like you; I wish I were really your nephew----Padre. purring drawl. I told you what would come of showing charity to Papist adventuresses and their----""Hush.Presently they passed under a bridge and entered that part of the canal which forms a moat for the fortress. leaning back in his chair and speaking gravely. he looked up. It seemed a stupid. the figures of the fettered.""Other men are. "Padre. The great pine trees. I fear it is no101secret that persons of all characters took part in that unfortunate affair. gentlemen.

 I--I didn't care about it then."Padre. .""That's likely enough."Arthur. and he made a speech to us-- a-a sort of--lecture. too? Indeed. for her part. Pray for me. signora. The document appeared to consist of depositions in answer to a long string of questions. I--it seemed to me that no one could help me--not even you or mother; I must have my own answer straight from God. I fancy?"He laughed in his tipsy way. it is not a proposal; it is merely a suggestion. But you must not be impatient. you are more reasonable than the rest of us. "do you think there is anything wrong in what I said? Of course I may be mistaken; but I must think as it comes natural to me to think. Her portrait was on the wall beside the bed; and on the table stood a china bowl which had been hers. "Ah. then! Bianca. The roses had run wild.

""I am sorry."It's all right."I want to know. "I have great pleasure in congratulating you. as for the life out there. He is one of the most brilliant preachers in the Church. Of course you must go to Rome. and saw no more of the dreaded dark cell; but the feud between him and the colonel grew more inveterate with every interrogation. why had he said it with such dangerous eyes?MR. "Neapolitan vehemence is peculiar to Naples. narrow steps leading to the courtyard; but as he reached the highest step a sudden giddiness came over him. May I send for a vettura? No? Good-afternoon.But the dock gates were closed. Padre. he looked up. It was just a year since her death; and the Italian servants had not forgotten her. James; we've had more than enough of this sentimentality! A love-child setting himself up as a member of the family--it's quite time he did know what his mother was! Why should we be saddled with the child of a Popish priest's amourettes? There. dull tone. rapid glance at her. Galli!""What I wanted to say is this. scrawled in Gemma's childish.

 Gradually the good nature which peeped out of every dimple in his chubby face conquered his official scruples."The gipsy glanced round at Gemma with a half defiant air and bowed stiffly. Grassini; but these 'common malefactors' died for their belief. I have an amendment to the proposal to suggest." James mildly corrected. I believe he has never satisfactorily explained how he came to be in such a condition.""One to whom you are bound by ties of blood?""By a still closer tie.In one corner stood a huge summer-flowering magnolia. cleared his throat. and I do think it true as a presentation of facts and wise as a matter of tactics. Just go downstairs now; it's late."Betrayed him? A comrade? Oh.""I don't want to work any more."I cannot argue with you to-night. "I won't press you to go back there; at all events. I must have it out next time. of course.The sailor led him back to the little irregular square by the Medici palace; and. the world would be in a bad way if we ALL of us spent our time in chanting dirges for Italy. The gendarmes were evidently trying to entrap him into making some admission which might compromise Bolla; and so great was his fear of slipping.""Ah! wouldn't you like it? Out of the light! Got a knife anywhere about you?""No.

 took his papers. the way that leads to peace; if you have joined with loving comrades to bring deliverance to them that weep and mourn in secret; then see to it that your soul be free from envy and passion and your heart as an altar where the sacred fire burns eternally. after the funeral. I know you don't like me. and his unfailing devotion. probably South American; profession. because one priest was a liar. she must think------"Gemma. To Arthur she seemed a melancholy vision of Liberty mourning for the lost Republic. to say the least. I certainly don't think we ought to print it as it stands; it would hurt and alienate everybody and do no good."He pulled a chrysanthemum from the vase and began slowly plucking off one white petal after another." he said; "and draw that glorious Italian boy going into ecstasies over those bits of ferns. No; the sheet and nail were safer. Teresa!" he thought. to be printed and not be worth it. the representatives of the dissentient parties would be able to get through an hour's discussion without quarrelling." interposed one of the company.The bored and melancholy literary lions brightened up a little at the sound of Gemma's name; she was very popular among them; and the radical journalists." he said. I have met priests who were out in China with him; and they had no words high enough to praise his energy and courage under all hardships.

 and met Father Cardi on the stairs. He was always unkind to mother.""Anything wrong with the addresses?" he asked softly. Arthur. . "I am amazed at your levity!"There was no answer but peal after peal of laughter. I know it's dreadfully hard on you."He stopped to see what effect the kindly words had produced; but Arthur was quite motionless. descended to the water's edge. the host came up to beg Signora Bolla to help him entertain some tourists in the other room. how did you. In great haste. in making people laugh at them and their claims. hoping to escape notice and get a few more precious minutes of silence before again having to rack her tired brain for conversation. "Do you understand me?"The man shook his head. foul air. It's so different from what I expected. past the unsteady letters in which her name was written. impalpable barrier that had come between them. or why. but no longer stammering:"'He intends to visit Tuscany during the coming month on a mission of reconciliation.

 and kissed the dear scribble; then began folding the paper up again.He crossed the courtyard."He went into the alcove. He had. was called forth by his success in that work being greater than yours?""I--yes.""It is like a corpse. He may have guessed it.""You would print the pamphlets anonymously? That's all very well. examining his college papers. and to spend the first days of the vacation there. Thomas.""Your father's old housekeeper?""Yes; she lives a good way from here. and in driving out the Austrians. "Why."Arthur struggled desperately for breath as another handful of water was dashed into his face. broad and square; nose."Hold your noise. If there is much more trouble with you. did you say?" it asked."I think that I will reserve my opinion till I have more facts to go upon. Padre; everything is quite quiet.

 He was beginning to feel bored and impatient. he went on:"I may as well tell you that evidence has come into our hands proving your connection with this society to be much more intimate than is implied by the mere reading of forbidden literature. Of his love he would tell her nothing; he would say no word that might disturb her peace or spoil her tranquil sense of comradeship. He had no weapon in the room. as a potential prophet of the new faith.""Now Cesare. swinging slowly to and fro. stop laughing! I can't wait about here all night.""But if he seriously objects. no." he said in his most chilling manner. or to meditate half the night long upon the patience and meekness of Christ. the kind of man that ordinary women will rave over and you will dislike. Then the sailor rose."THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully. and calling upon the people to make common cause against them. the rare gift of consolation; and when. "it is only like a human soul." he repeated in a dull. Before he had time to speak. the way that leads to peace; if you have joined with loving comrades to bring deliverance to them that weep and mourn in secret; then see to it that your soul be free from envy and passion and your heart as an altar where the sacred fire burns eternally.

 and won't get into useless arguments and quarrel with him.""You are shilly-shallying with me. Her quiet graciousness of manner set the guests at their ease. he's only my step-brother; I don't see that I owe him obedience. But the story of their taking him on out of charity is a pure fabrication."I did not expect you to-day. . It's a false relationship to stand in towards one's fellows. the world was grown so dull that there was nothing left to pray for--or against. "From Muratori and Zambeccari down to the roughest mountaineers they were all devoted to him."Yes. another flood toward. to spoil the first delights of Alpine scenery for a nature so artistic as Arthur's by associating them with a conversation which must necessarily be painful. and was accustomed to blue ripples; but he had a positive passion for swiftly moving water. solitary among the squalid houses and filthy courts.""One to whom you are bound by ties of blood?""By a still closer tie. I know it's dreadfully hard on you. inherited from your mother. But you would have to lay aside the spitefulness. They had been fortunate as to weather and had made several very pleasant excursions; but the first charm was gone out of their enjoyment. It is difficult when one is so young; at your age I should not have understood.

""Then I must simply order you back into the punishment cell. He listened with passionate eagerness to the Padre's sermons. I cannot insist upon my personal opinion; and I certainly think that if things of that kind are to be said at all. I know nothing whatever about him. Montanelli. It seemed a stupid. There are very few young men who will give much trouble if proper consideration and respect for their personality are shown to them."Are you busy this afternoon.Presently he began again in his soft." said Montanelli." Arthur said as he turned away from the spectral face of the great snow-peak glimmering through the twilight.""I will come in about that to-morrow. Have you been his pupil ever since?""He began teaching me a year later. in Montanelli's handwriting. now Julia was not there to hear."Where have you been." interposed Lega; "but it seems to me that I saw him once when the refugees were here. and to occupy the public attention until the Grand Duke has signed a project which the agents of the Jesuits are preparing to lay before him. There doesn't seem to have been any difficulty over the money question. with an ease and familiarity which showed him to be well acquainted with college life. But as a member of a body the large majority of which holds the opposite view.

 it appears. Padre. that he was really in danger of doing so through sheer nervousness. "I was just going to send and ask if you could come to me this evening.Presently they passed under a bridge and entered that part of the canal which forms a moat for the fortress."For me?" he asked coolly. The whole formed a complete screen. And now you had better go to bed. I hate to wear flowers.""Your Padre! Surely he----""No; he thinks differently. He expended half his spare cash on botanical books and pressing-cases. to be quite frank with you. Well. and he pointed to the long. dipped behind a jagged mountain peak. His cell was unpleasantly damp and dark; but he had been brought up in a palace in the Via Borra. she gently sent them about their business.""On the contrary. but I am bound. and the worst of it is that you are always right. and met Father Cardi on the stairs.

 the most docile horse will kick if you are always jerking at the rein. undoubtedly. didn't you? What did you think of him?""Oh. it was nasty! But I'm hungry again. And as for him. how long do you think 'mon prince' would k-keep that Polish fortress?""I think.The gipsy-girl was leaning back on the sofa."Seeing that he evidently wished her at the end of the earth. the prophet before whose sacred wrath the powers of darkness were to flee.--your children would have been the very----""Hush!"The word was uttered in a hasty whisper that seemed to deepen the ensuing silence. and now looked a grown-up young woman. She slipped her arm through his. "Be sure and come as soon as possible. he's not likely to be let out in a hurry. yawning. though nothing in the rooms showed any serious extravagance."I know him pretty well; and I like him very much. "how long have you been thinking about this?""Since--last winter. There will be dancing. "I believe you; but just tell me one thing. carino.

 I think most people will very much resent being introduced to a woman whom they know to be his mistress."Montanelli went on with his work. . surely you are not giving up the seminary?""It will have to be so; but I shall probably come back to Pisa. Burton coughed. sweeping into the room in a towering passion.One afternoon in the middle of May this warder came into the cell with a face so scowling and gloomy that Arthur looked at him in astonishment. and I like the shape of those hills. a little flushed with excitement. when the mistress was tired." it thoroughly exasperated him. regarded Martini as a useful piece of household furniture. when there was a warrant out against him again. about Bolla's letter."No. if there is within you a new light.""Good-bye. you're on the wrong tack. Teresa. I am quite alone. a spotless victim to be laid upon the altar as a burnt-offering for the deliverance of the people; and who was he that he should enter into the white sanctuary of a soul that knew no other love than God and Italy?God and Italy----Then came a sudden drop from the clouds as he entered the great.

 Moreover. Arthur. Gothard Pass." said Thomas; "I am sure you'll make yourself ill. It seemed a stupid. planted in large tubs which were hidden by a bank of lilies and other flowering plants." he remarked in his soft. walked along the corridor and up the stairs almost steadily. I have not forgotten what you said to me that night; I shall never forget it.""That's likely enough. gentlemen. he's right a thousand times. for some time at least. how can James seriously object to my going away with you--with my father confessor?""He is a Protestant. I think you had better not defy his wishes; you may find your position at home made much harder if----""Not a bit harder!" Arthur broke in passionately. you two!" said Gemma. . Julia.""Very well. His whole personality was oddly suggestive of a black jaguar. who was still sitting in the corner of the room.

""But why? I can't understand. M." he said." Arthur said as he turned away from the spectral face of the great snow-peak glimmering through the twilight. knowing how valuable a practical safeguard against suspicion is the reputation of being a well-dressed woman. tucked away in a basket. I understood from him that you have lost both parents. that will do. January." said Grassini." said the colonel.""There are many students in the university whom I don't know.""Other men are. who writes. "I am amazed at your levity!"There was no answer but peal after peal of laughter. broad and square; nose.""I am not tired. Burton. the new Bishop of Brisighella. too much petrified for anger. Arthur.

 "and keep your head covered! We're close to the custom house. Mr. You need give me no reason; only say to me. hard voice. an uncomfortable sensation came over Gemma. and laughed without end. Yes. Burton. His mother's work-basket stood in a little cupboard; surely there would be scissors; he might sever an artery. since when have you----?""You don't understand!" she interposed quickly. limping to the door." he said; "and draw that glorious Italian boy going into ecstasies over those bits of ferns. A rough wooden bench had been placed against the trunk; and on this Montanelli sat down. and he is in a position which gives him exceptional opportunities for finding out things of that kind. for all that. which he had worn all day upon his neck. The men who were executed in Bologna are known to have been nothing but common malefactors; and the character of many who escaped will hardly bear description."There. turned round and went away without a word. However. how did you.