These notes were received early on the following morning; and soon after them, and before the arrival of Father Martini, the barrister was at the house of Signora Rivolta, and whether it was accidental or intentional, Clara was alone in the drawing-room. Markham’s notes were on the table. The young gentleman saw the notes, and that they had been opened; and he knew by the countenance of the young lady that they had been read, and he thought that they had produced the effect designed. We have made very particular inquiries of both parties as to what was said by each, but we could not persuade them to tell us: in fact, they both protested that they did not know. We are sorry for this, because it would have made a beautiful scene, and have filled a chapter in a style perfectly original.
From this moment the interest of the narrative ceases; and we have only to say, that the parents of Markham lived to see their son enjoy the fruits of integrity and intellect; and that Signora Rivolta was more leniently disposed towards heretics than Father Martini thought perfectly safe; and for fear he should witness her apostacy, he returned to Italy. Colonel Rivolta may be seen any day during the season smoking a cigar in Pall Mall.
LONDON: PRINTED BY A. J. VALPY, RED LION COURT, FLEET STREET.
JUST PUBLISHED BY HENRY COLBURN, NEW BURLINGTON STREET.
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