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Griso thought not; and after having given him many orders for the

morrow, and wishing to make amends for the impetuosity with which

he had at first greeted him, Don Roderick said, "Go to rest, poor

Griso! you must indeed require it. Labouring all day, and half

the night, and then to be received in this manner! Go to rest

now; for we may yet be obliged to put your friendship to a

severer test. Good night."

The next morning Don Roderick sought the Count Attilio, who,

receiving him with a laugh, said, "San Martin!"

"I will pay the wager," said Don Roderick. "I thought indeed to

have surprised you this morning, and therefore have kept from you

some circumstances. I will now tell you all."