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But dost thou think he spake unfeignedly?

Why should he feign with her who gave him birth? She was a woman of good parts, well taught, Sober, and wise.

And yet it might be so.

I cannot tell; for now, as I remember. His love for Donna Laura none suspected Till he was found at midnight in the vault Lamenting o'er her grave. 'Twas said that many a night a sheeted spectre Haunted the spot: that spectre was Romiero.

It might be so; and yet he is not close, Concealing what he feels, but with his friends Free and confiding.

Yes, St. Lawrence bless him! His thoughts must have their vent; but yet I say. And know it well, none did suspect his love Till he was found lamenting o'er her grave. Ah! many a cheerful face hides careful heart! This is a saying well approved by all. For sound experience teaches many things,