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118 maxims, which, are sentiments, not from deeds. In conduct, Julian had the virtues of a Christian, and Constantine the vices of a Pagan. The sentiments of Julian reconverted thousands to Paganism: those of Constantine helped, under Heaven's will, to bow to Christianity the nations of the earth. In conduct, the humblest fisherman on yonder sea, who believes in the miracles of San Gennaro, may be a better man than Luther; to the sentiments of Luther the mind of modern Europe is indebted for the noblest revolution it has known. Our opinions, young Englishman, are the angel part of us; our acts, the earthly."

"You have reflected deeply for an Italian," said Glyndon.

"Who told you that I was an Italian?"

"Are you not? And yet, when I hear you speak my own language as a native, I"

"Tush!" interrupted Zanoni, impatiently turning away. Then, after a pause, he resumed in a mild voice— "Glyndon, do you renounce Viola Pisani? Will you take some days to consider what I have said?"

"Renounce her — never!"

"Then you will marry her?"

"Impossible!"

"Be it so: she will then renounce you. I tell you that you have rivals."

"Yes; the Prince di ; but I do not fear him."

"You have another whom you will fear more."

"And who is he?"

"Myself."