![]() ![]() "You did what?! Please tell me I misheard you!"įiddling the tablecloth and avoiding my eyes, Ricardo looked so miserable that I was torn by conflicting desires to hit him on the head with the jug or hug him. I closed the door tightly and I darted back to Ricardo. That could wait until tomorrow.įortunately, Ines was satisfied with my explanation, and soon her white figure melted into the dark corridor. Besides, I felt an urgent need to have a heart-to-heart talk with my "brother," and I had no time to bother with the sobbing bride. Let Ines sleep quietly until the morning, tomorrow the servants wouldn't fail to inform her first. Is don Arsago back?"īut signor di Goro is not, I thought, but I managed to stop myself. ![]() The candle in her hand was trembling and I thought she could set her hair on fire. Her eyes were wide and innocent, the lace of her nightgown curling pathetically around her slender neck and her golden curls tumbling over her shoulders. And I wasn't even surprised to find the lovely Ines there. I tiptoed to the door and peered down the hall. The first thing was to protect us from prying ears. I was so surprised that I almost sat down by the chair. When Ricardo stunned me with that news, he buried his face in his hands again with a sigh of contrition. ![]()
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