"No, frankly, I do not think it likely. I fear that it is very
certain that his hand is the guilty one. Nevertheless, it may be--it
is difficult to say--it may be. At all events, it is always time
enough to abandon hope. I must leave you now, Signor Marchese; I
will see you again to-morrow morning."
"Many, many thanks, my good Signor Giovacchino. Do not forget to
come. Remember how dreadfully anxious I must be to hear what passes:
above all, the result of the medical examination--specially the
result of the medical examination."
"I will not fail to come. I miei saluti, Signor Marchese."
CHAPTER V
Doubts and Possibilities
Ix passing through the hall of the Palazzo the lawyer, who was well
acquainted with every servant in the house, took an opportunity of
speaking a few words to the Marchese's old valet, Nanni.
"The Marchese seems to have been a little overtired when he came
back from the ball this morning, Nanni; and then this is a sad
affair about the Marchese Ludovico."
"Ahi, misericordia! To think that I should live to hear of a
Castelmare arrested in Ravenna. The world is coming to an end, I
think, Signor Giovacchino."
"Vexing enough; but not so bad as all that, I hope. No doubt Signor
Ludovico will be able to clear himself before long."
"Clear himself!" re-echoed the old servant, very indignantly;
"that's just what they say when some poor devil of the popolaccio is
at odds with the police.
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