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f behind a door and listened attentively to hear the clasping of the springs of the chair. After having waited in vain, for a long time, he returned to the room, and said to the gentleman: "Signor, my master begs you to excuse him for a while. He is engaged transacting some business with the merchant of whom he spoke to you yesterday. They are preparing a writing for you. Have the kindness to wait a few moments." He now thought that Geronimo would, of his own accord, take the arm-chair, and with a beating heart he observed his movements. But he was disappointed, for the young cavalier stood at the window, gazing thoughtfully into the garden. Although Julio knew with what mistrust and impatience his master was counting each passing moment, he said to Geronimo, with assumed indifference: "It is at least half a mile from the Dominican Convent to this place, and you must be fatigued after your walk. Will you not rest in this arm-chair, signor?" "No, I thank you. I am not in the least fatigued. I love to look at those beautiful trees clothed in their fresh May verdure." An involuntary movement of impatience escaped the servant. "You need not remain here on my account, Julio," said Geronimo. "Go to your work; I will stay alone." "I have no urgent occupation, signor. If I still remain, contrary to your wish, it is to ask you a question; and yet I fear that you will be displeased at my boldness." "Not at all, Julio. Can I render you any service? It will give me pleasure to show my gratitude for the courage with which you defended me when I was attacked by the ruffians." "I had no reference to that. I heard you were about to marry the beautiful Miss Van de Werve. The news rejoiced me; but may your humble servant make free to ask you if it be true?" The name of his betrothed flushed his cheek with joy, and he answered, with a smile: "Yes, Julio, it is true." "How blessed you are, signor!" "Yes, Julio, God has bestowed upon me the greatest earthly blessing, for which I shall eternally thank him. On the solemn day of our nuptials you will have cause to rejoice." "I, signor?" "Yes, you, Julio. Miss Van de Werve wishes to recompense you herself for the assistance you gave me against Bufferio and his comrades. The day of my marriage you will receive a new cloak, a new doublet, new small-clothes of fine cloth and silk, such as a servant has never worn." Julio, touched by this proof of kindness
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