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Griso was once more in the field; and on the evening of this very

day reported to his worthy master the desired intelligence, and

by the following means. The good man by whom the little party had

been conducted to Monza, returning with his carriage to

Pescarenico at the hour of vespers, chanced to meet, before he

reached his home, a particular friend, to whom he related, in

great confidence, the good work he had accomplished; so that

Griso could, two hours after, inform Don Roderick that Lucy and

her mother had taken refuge in a convent of Monza, and that Renzo

had proceeded on his way to Milan. Don Roderick felt his hopes

revive at this separation; and having, during great part of the

night, revolved in his mind the measures for effecting his wicked

purpose, he aroused Griso early in the morning, and gave him the

orders he had premeditated.

"Signor?" said Griso, hesitating.

"Well, have I have not spoken clearly?"

"If you would send some other--"

"How?"