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On the following morning Renzo set out for Pasturo. On his

arrival, he asked concerning Agnes, and learnt that she was in

health and safety. He approached her residence, which had been

pointed out to him, and called her by name from the street. At

the sound of his voice, she rushed to the window, and Renzo,

without allowing her time to speak, cried, "Lucy is well; I saw

her the day before yesterday; she will be at home shortly; oh, I

have so many things to tell you."

Overcome by various emotions, Agnes could only articulate, "I

will open the door for you."

"Stop, stop," said Renzo. "You have not had the plague, I

believe?"

"No. Have you?"