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 the one at Amsterdam who was able to foretell such true things? I have come here to finish my days and I am going to speak to you again. Your misfortunes are not over, Frederick, undergo them with courage. Continue your search among the people of Padua, there you will find your wife again."

At these words, the shadow disappeared and soon the storm ceased and the prince, frightened at what he had just heard, left quickly to rejoin those who had been uneasy because of his absence. He did not say a word about his adventure.

"I am more anxious than ever to push on to Venice," he said to them. "I have a feeling that I will see the one I love there, and I want to succeed or die in the attempt."