"Though his Illustriousness does not speak your language, he understands a few words of it, and-" "So much the better!"
"The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 2 (of 10)"
Edith Wharton
The Count translated his statement, and presently pursued: "His Illustriousness observes that, in that case, his daughter's misconduct has been all the more reprehensible."
"The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 2 (of 10)"
Edith Wharton
The incident was witnessed by his Illustriousness the Marquess Zanipolo, who, in consequence, has already repudiated his unhappy bride.
"The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Part 2 (of 10)"
Edith Wharton