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On descending the stairs, Nina was met by Alvarez.
"Fair page," said the Spaniard, gaily, "thy name, thou tellest me, is Villani? -- Angelo Villani -- why I know thy kinsman, methinks. Vouchsafe, young master, to enter this chamber, and drink a night-cup to thy lady's health; I would fain learn tidings of my old friends."