Grand Duke has dared boldly to ask for that which the poor artist
could only hope for."

Florinda and Carlton were happy in the anticipation of future joy,
foreseeing for themselves a path of roses in the fairy future.

"But fortune is fickle, dearest, and even now I tremble."

"You are ever suspicious, Carlton."

"Not in most matters, but in those relating to thee, Florinda."

"Now, I am ever looking on the sunny side of our life-picture."

"It is good philosophy to do so, if one can but accomplish the
purpose."

"And yet, Carlton, one will sometimes be reminded that there is a
shadowed side to the brightest scenes and hopes."

"We will seek its bright side, dearest."

"With all my heart.-Carlton, do you not remember that you left the
heroine of that story you were last telling me in a most critical
situation?"

"True, she was carried off by the banditti. Shall I complete the
story?"

"Yes, pray do."