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So saying, he arose, and Renzo followed him. While listening to

him, he had been confirmed in his resolution not to acquaint the

father with Lucy's vow. "If he learns that," thought he, "he will

certainly raise new difficulties. Either I shall find her, and we

can then disclose, or--and then--what use would it be?"

After having conducted him to the opening of the cabin, towards

the north, "From yonder little temple," said he, "rising above

the miserable tents, Father Felix is about to lead in procession

the small remnant who are convalescent, to another station, to

finish their quarantine. Avoid notice, but watch them as they

pass. If she is not of the number, this side," added he, pointing

to the edifice before them, "this side of the building and a part

of the field before it are assigned to the women. You will

perceive a railing which divides that quarter from this, but so

broken, in many places, that you can easily pass through. Once

there, if you do nothing to offend, probably no one will speak to

you. If, however, there is any difficulty, say that Father

Christopher knows you, and will answer for you. Seek her, then,

seek her with confidence-and with resignation; for remember, it

is an unusual expectation, a person alive within the walls of the

lazaretto!