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He was interrupted by the appearance of Rosabella, ith

tottering steps and pale cheeks, advanced slowly into the apartment

She saw Flodoardo, and a faint blush overspread her countenance

Flodoardo rose from his seat, and welcoo yet," said the Doge; "perhaps in half an hour I may be at

liberty: in the meanwhile I leave you to entertainyour absence; and I am

still uneasy about her health She kept her bed till yesterday, and

truly I think she has left it too soon"

The venerable Doge quitted the apartment, and the lovers once more

found themselves alone Rosabella drew near the ; Flodoardo

at length ventured to approach it also

"Signora," said he, "are you still angry with ry with you," staarden scene

"And you have quite forgiven ression?" repeated Rosabella, with a faint siven it Dying people

ought to pardon those who have trespassed against them, in order

that they, in their turn, ainst

Heaven--and I anora!"