Our friends must understand that
our laws are not laid down for nothing, and that we are not afraid to
punish offenders, even if these be among ourselves. I suppose there is
nothing further to be done to-night?"
"I would ask your Excellency to remain here for a little time yet," said
the Secretary.
"Are they coming so near? We must get Calabressa to procure some of them
a dozen or two on board the schooner. However--"
He sat down again, and lit another cigar.
"We must pay Calabressa a compliment, Granaglia; it was well done--very
clever; it has all turned out just as he imagined; it is not the first
time he has done us good service, with all his volubility. Oh yes; the
rascal knows when to hold his tongue. At this moment, for example, he
refuses to open his lips.
"Pardon, your Excellency; but I do not understand you."
The general laughed a little, and continued talking--it was one way of
passing the time.
"It is a good joke enough. The wily old Calabressa saw pretty clearly
what the decision of the Council would be, and so he comes to me and
entreats me to be the bearer of the news to Madame Lind and her
daughter.
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