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It was not without good reason that Abellino took his departure in

such haste He had quitted the spot but a few e

party accidentally strolled that way, and discovered with

astonish

in the arbour

A crowd immediately collected itself round them It increased with

every moment, and Rosabella was necessitated to repeat what had

happened to her for the satisfaction of every newcomer

In the e's courtiers, who happened to be

aether; her

gondola was already waiting for her, and the terrified girl soon

reached her uncle's palace in safety

In vain was an eondola; in vain did

they exaardens of Dolabella at the

time, when the murdered assassin was first discovered No traces

could be found of Abellino

The report of this strange adventure spread like wildfire through

Venice Abellino, for Rosabella had preserved but too well in her