It is known to you that the Senate has altogether and suddenly removed Donna Violetta from the keeping of the faithful and illustrious senator your father.

He had been communicating his distrust of the Senate's intentions, concerning Donna Violetta, to an unknown person, and, possibly, to an agent of the police; and he had just deprived himself of the only argument he had ever found available, in refusing the attempts of Giacomo Gradenigo to borrow, by admitting to that very individual that he had in his power the precise sum required.

Thou wast on the Lagunes till a late hour in the day, and I have notice of thy having visited the prison of St. Mark as the sun was setting; and this on thy return from the boat of Donna Violetta.

Donna Violetta is no vulgar prisoner, to be immured in a jail.

"Anywhere but here," rejoined Donna Violetta; "follow me.

Donna Violetta had scarcely spoken, before her person was shadowed beneath the arches of the Broglio.

" Donna Violetta and her governess stopped short.

exclaimed Violetta.

Gelsomina returned before there was time to discuss the prudence of what Violetta had proposed.

Thou mayest have heard that the house of which I come is reduced to a single, youthful girl like thyself, who has been left in the Senate's charge?" "They speak little of these matters, lady, in Venice; and, of all here, none go so seldom into the square as I. Still have I heard of the beauty and riches of Donna Violetta.

" Violetta looked towards her governess, with an expression which seemed to say, that she anticipated her appeal would be made in vain, to one so little exposed to the feelings of the world.

Again Violetta looked at the governess as if asking aid.

" "And are females of thy class permitted to make friends among those who may become dearer at any other day?" asked Violetta.

The cheek of Gelsomina became colorless as she listened and when Donna Violetta ceased, every limb of her slight frame trembled with interest.

With this explanation Donna Violetta and her companion were greatly satisfied.

"I would I might serve the noble Donna Violetta!"

exclaimed Gelsomina, as she burst into the room in which Donna Violetta and her companion awaited her appearance.

The preservation of his money, with the temptation of a large sum which had been promised him by both father and son in the event of the latter's success with Violetta, were irresistible temptations to one who had lived contemned by those around him, and he found his solace for the ruthless attempt in the acquisition of those means of enjoyment which are sought equally by Christian and Jew.

Donna Violetta and her governess were leaning against a mast, watching with impatient eyes the distant domes and the midnight beauty of Venice.

Lady, the Saints keep you, and God, who is above all, shield you from harm!" He kissed the hand of Donna Violetta, who, half ignorant still of his services, listened to his words in wonder.

Basilius and Gynetiaas Day writes the nameare duke and duchess of Arcadianear which, apparently, the island is situatedPhiloclea and Pamela become Violetta and Hipolita, Pyrocles and Musidorus appear as Lisander and Demetrius, Philanax and Calander from being lords of the court become captains of the castles guarding the island, and Dametas comes practically to occupy the post of Lord Chamberlain.

By far the cleverest as well as the most pleasing scene in the play is that introducing a game of bowls, during which Lisander courts Violetta in long-drawn metaphor.

In the present case no attempt is made to interweave the chivalric motive, in which Rhodon stands as champion of the oppressed Violetta, with the pastoral motive of his love for Iris.

The proud shepherd Martagan has encroached on and wasted the lands of Violetta, the sister of Rhodon, to whom she appeals for protection.

Violetta and Iris send Rhodon charms and salves for wounds by the hand of their servant Panace (All-heal), who happily arrives just as he has drunk the poison, and is in time to cure him.