It was moonlight and gaslight besides, and very still and serene. The balcony was furnished with a chair or two; I sat down, and took out a cigar,--I will take one now, if you will excuse me."
"Era lume di luna e il gaz era acceso; la notte era calma e serena, e, sedutomi sul terrazzo, accesi un sigaro. Ne accenderò uno ancora, se me lo permettete.