From: Alzate <or...@dv...> - 2009-08-21 11:50:55
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Nd leads the flock, and it is applied, metaphorically, to any member of a family who guides it in all important matters. "Monsieur," replied Colomba resolutely, "you are deceived. You do not know the lawyer. He is the most cunning and knavish of men. I beseech you not to make Orso do a thing that would overwhelm him with dishonour!" "Colomba!" exclaimed Orso, "your passion has driven you out of your senses!" "Orso! Orso! By the casket I gave you, I beseech you to listen to me! There is blood between you and the Barricini. You shall not go into their house!" "Sister!" "No, brother, you shall not go! Or I will leave this house, and you will never see me again! Have pity on me, Orso!" and she fell on her knees. "I am grieved," said the prefect, "to find Mademoiselle Colomba so unreasonable. You will convince her, I am |