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"Holy Virgin!" exclainor!" interrupted Contarino, sternly; "there is

nothing to be afraid of"

"Illustrious Venetians!"--it was thus that Flodoardo broke silence,

and he spoke with the cohness has already

thus assembled I come to put an end to your anxiety; but first,

noble Andreas, I must once more receive the assurance that Rosabella

of Corfu shall become my bride, provided I deliver into your power

the bravo Abellino"

Andreas (exa his countenance with extreme anxiety)--

Flodoardo, have you succeeded? Is Abellino your prisoner?

Flodoardo--If Abellino isme Abellino, alive or dead, and she is yours I

swear it beyond the power of retracting, and also that her dowry

shall be royal!

Flodoardo--Illustrious Venetians, ye have heard the Doge's oath?

All--We are your witnesses

Flodoardo (advancing a few paces with a bold air, and speaking in a

firm voice)--Well, then, Abellino is in my power--is in YOURS

All (in confusion and a kind of uproar)--In ours? Merciful heaven!

Where is he? Abellino!

Andreas--Is he dead or living?