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"Signor! that's a good sign," thought Renzo. He perceived his

cousin, and ran towards him, exclaiming, "I am come at last!"

Bartolo made an exclamation of surprise, and embraced him; he

then took him into another chamber, apart from the noise of the

machinery and the notice of the inquisitive, and said, "I am glad

to see you, but you are a droll fellow. I have invited you many

times to come hither; you have always refused, and now choose a

most unfavourable moment."

"What shall I say to you? I have not now come of my own free

will," said Renzo; and he briefly, and with much emotion, related

the mournful story.