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Restless and undetermined, he rang the bell, and ordered a

servant to excuse him to the company, and to say to them, that

urgent business prevented his seeing them again. The servant

returned with the intelligence that the guests had departed. "And

the Count Attilio?" asked Don Roderick.

"He has gone with the gentlemen, my lord."

"Well; six followers to accompany me; quickly. My sword, cloak,

and hat. Be quick."