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When the two men were alone , the Prince turned upon his son in semi-comic anger , and upbraided him with his obstinate dulness during the evening . Giovanni only smiled calmly , and shrugged his shoulders . There was nothing more to be said . But on the following morning , soon after six o'clock , Giovanni had the supreme satisfaction of installing Corona beside him upon the driving-seat of his cart , while his father and Sister Gabrielle sat together behind him . The sun was not yet above the hills , and the mountain air was keen and fresh ; the stamping of the horses sounded crisp and sharp , and their bells rang merrily as they shook their sturdy necks and pricked their short ears to catch Giovanni 's voice . `` Have you forgotten nothing , Duchessa ? '' asked Giovanni , gathering the reins in his hand .