I exerted myself in their favor, procuring permission for them to follow my example. And two, Salvatore and Remigio, I found here when I arrived last year. Salvatore . . . he does indeed look like an animal. But he is obliging.” William hesitated a moment. “I heard him say Penitenziagite.” Ubertino was silent. He waved one hand, as if to drive off a bothersome thought. “No, I don’t believe so.
