When they went out, Kennedy said to Cæsar:
“What devilish effect has the abbey produced in you, that you are so much gayer than when we went in?”
“It has confirmed me in my idea, which I had lost for a few days.”
“What idea is that?”
“That we must not defend ourselves in this life, but attack, always attack.”
“And now you are contented at having found it again?”
“Yes.”
PIRANESI’S GARDEN
“I am glad, because you have such a pitiable air when you are sad. Would you like to go to the Priory of Malta, which is only a step from here?”
“Good.”