Venice Interlude Spurs Confession and a Dream of Change
Richard reveals his three year drift in Venice and his love for Jacqueline as she rejects him for lacking ambition. Jacqueline urges strength and ruthlessness as the path to greatness, while St. Hilary plans an antiquities venture with the Gordon party at a Venetian palace sale.
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Jacqueline
Pietro
Richard
Venice
New York
London
Tyrol
Oxford
Eton
Rome
Grand Canal
Garret
Gordon
Dhilary
Fifth Avenue
Hilary
St. Hilary
Florian’s
Fondamenta Della Croce
Kierian's
Mrs. Gordon
Persia
Burma
Mr. St. Hilary
Venetian
San Marco's Gonder
Duca da Sestos
Clement VII
Cellini
Phen
Ludovico I Moto
Milan
Domenico de’ Camei
de’ Camei
San Matco
Augustus
Malachite
Tion
St. Petersburg
Beatrice d'Iste
The Duel of Rood and the Senora in a Gambling Hall
In May 1865 Carlotta Valencia admits killing Martin Rood in his gambling house on Dupont and Washington streets. The tale unfolds with Montgomer y’s involvement, Perez the peon, and the Senora’s schemes to keep him. The revolver and a white dress become key clues as Dingley and the others piece together the fatal confrontation.
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John Montgomery
Victor Perez
Carlotta Valencia
Martin Rood
Dupont and
Washington Streets
Dupont Street
Father
Mr. Dingley
Senora
Rood
Perez
Young Montgomery
Montgomery
Sen
Mr. Montgomery
Senorita Lenwick
Farewell Visit and a Hope for Two Years
The narrator recalls a visit from Johnny Montgomery before his planned departure to South America. He thanks her for changing his life, vows to reform to win her father’s approval, and asks her to wait two years, hoping to return with a chance at happiness. The father remains cautious about their match, leaving the decision to Montgomery’s actions. The story closes with a solemn goodbye and the narrator's resolve to wait.
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Mr. Dingley
Father
Johnny Montgomery
Hallie
Jack Tracy
Montgomery
Johnny
South America
Johnny Goodby
Masked Ball Rendezvous Sparks Romantic Misread
At a fancy dress ball hosted by a hostess a charming young Frenchwoman dines out a surprise with Morty away from the crowd in a cool conservatory. He misreads her cue and she answers with a flirtatious quip as they share a moment while the orchestra plays Cuddle Up a Little Closer.
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St. Paul
Nothing Natural music duo showcases stage persona
The exchange features Cynicus and Lite discussing a performance vibe with Musicus-Al as the admired foil. They praise the crafted onstage presentation and the notion of being "put on" for the audience.
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