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228 . the miracles of antichrist
there rose in her memory both this one and that one,
who had lost at the lottery, and she remembered
several who had gambled away all they had. She
wished to lead his thoughts away from this sinful
lottery affair.
" You said you wished to speak about your
testament, Fra Felice."
" It is because I have so many friends, that it is
difficult for me to know to whom I shall give the
inheritance. Shall I give it to those who have baked
sweet cakes for me, or to those who have offered me
artichokes, fried in fresh oil ? Or shall I give it to
the sisters of charity, who nursed me when I was
ill ? "
" Have you much to give away, Fra Felice?"
" It will suffice, Donna Elisa, it will suffice."
Fra Felice seemed again to grow worse : he lay
silent, breathing heavily.
" I should also have liked to give it to all the
poor wandering monks, who have lost their
monasteries," he whispered.
After reflecting a moment, he said, " I should also
have liked to give it to the kind old man in Rome.
He who watches over us all."
" Are you so rich, Fra Felice ?" said Donna
Elisa.
" It will suffice, Donna Elisa, it will suffice."
He closed his eyes and rested a while, then he
said :
" I will give it to all, Donna Elisa."
That thought gave him new strength, a faint blush
spread over his cheeks, and he raised himself on his
elbow.
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