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Rosabella--Nay, my dear uncle, what I say is mere justice; it is

possible, indeed, that the Greek and the Florentineto Lomellino's description--

Oh! look, dear uncle, only look yonder; there stands the Greek, as I

live

Andreas--And Lomellino is with hiuess

The Doge had scarcely ceased to speak, when Lomellino entered the

roo racious lord," said Lomellino, "I present to you the Count

Flodoardo, who humbly sues for your protection"

Flodoardo uncovered his head in token of respect, took off his mask,

and bowed low before the illustrious ruler of Venice

Andreas--I understand you are desirous of serving the Republic?

Flodoardo--That isof such an honour

Andreas--Lohly of you; if all that he says be

true, how came you to deprive your own country of your services?

Flodoardo--Because overned by an Andreas

Andreas--You have intentions, it see the haunts

of the banditti, who for some time past have caused so hness would deign to confide in me, I would

ansith my head for their delivery into the hands of your