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And so , as Jacovacci was raising a thousand devils in every corner of Rome because they had arrested his principal singer on false pretences , and was threatening to bring suits against everybody , including the Russian embassy , the doctors , and the Government , if Nino did not appear in _ Faust _ to-night , according to his agreement , the result was that , half an hour ago , Nino was conducted out of the police precincts with ten thousand apologies , and put into the arms of Jacovacci , who wept for joy , and carried him off to a late breakfast at Morteo 's . And then I came here . But I made Nino promise to take a good walk for his digestion , since the weather has changed . For a breakfast at three in the afternoon may be called late , even in Rome . And that reminds me to ask you for a drop of wine ; for I am still fasting , and this talking is worse for the throat than a dozen high masses . '' Mariuccia had been listening at the door , as usual , and she immediately began crying for joy ; for she is a weak-minded old thing , and dotes on Nino . I was very glad myself , I can tell you ; but I could not understand how Nino could have the heart to sing , or should lack heart so much as to be fit for it .