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Suddenly Geroni, joyously,

"See, the Il Salvatore!"

Mary, glancing around, eagerly asked: "Where? Is it the vessel bearing a

red cross on its flag?"

"No, Mary, it is behind the ships of war; it is that large vessel with

threeis a picture of the Saviour: Il Salvatore"

While the gondola rapidly sped on its way, the eyes of all were fixed upon

the galley, in order, if possible, to distinguish the features of those

who stood on deck

Suddenly Geroni, "God be praised! I see my

uncle"

"Which is he?" inquired Mr Van de Werve

The youngon the

forecastle five or six passengers ear parti-colored dresses, with

plumed hats? In the midst of them is a man of lofty stature, co white hair, and his silvery beard

looks like snow-flakes resting on his dark nor Deodati"