you
not?"cried
the
Marana,interrupting
him."If
you please
the
Signorina
Juana di
Mancini,you
can marry
her and be
happy
together.--Juana,"she
continued
in a grave
tone,"in
becoming
the wife
of a brave
and worthy
man
remember
that you
will also
be a
mother.I
have sworn
that you
shall kiss
your
children
without a
blush upon
your
face"(her
voice
faltered
slightly)."I
have sworn
that you
shall live
a virtuous
life;expect,therefore,many
troubles.But,whatever
happens,continue
pure,and
be
faithful
to your
