a thing, you may regard it as done, for done it shall be, on the word and faith of—”
“Hush!” interrupted the stranger; “I hear a noise.”
“ ’Tis some travellers, who are visiting the Colosseum by torchlight.”
“ ’Twere better we should not be seen together; those guides are nothing but spies, and might possibly recognize you; and, however I may be honored by your friendship, my worthy friend, if once the extent of our intimacy were known, I am sadly afraid both my reputation and credit would suffer thereby.”
“Well, then, if you obtain the reprieve?”
“The middle window at the Café Rospoli will be hung with white damask, bearing a red cross.”
“And if you fail?”
“Then all three windows will have yellow draperies.”
“And then?”
“And then, my good fellow, use your daggers in any way you please,