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Don Roderick had, from time to time, during this confusion,

looked at the father: perceiving him calmly, but firmly, awaiting

his leisure for the interview which had been promised him, he

relinquished the hope of wearying him by its postponement. To

send away a capuchin, without giving him an audience, was not

according to his policy; and since it could not be avoided, he

resolved to meet it at once: he rose from the table, excused

himself to his guests, and saying proudly, "At your service,

father," led the way to another room.

CHAPTER VI.

"In what can I serve you?" said Don Roderick, as soon as they

entered into the room. Such were his words, but his manner said

plainly, "Remember before whom thou standest, weigh well thy

words, and be expeditious."