Chapter 33

"Then since this end is reached from our house, we are the only ones who can gain access to it?" said Graziosa. "We are," returned the painter proudly. "And, Graziosa, we will remain so." "Thou mean'st thou wilt tell no one?" asked his daughter. "No; it will be very useful. I hate to be forever passing the gate, giving accounts of myself to every saucy soldier. In time of need, should there be a war, then perchance we can speak of it." "I think we should speak of it now," said Graziosa thoughtfully. "I think we sho…