The Duke, an Italian noble, loses favor with the reigning Pope, and has to flee the country. Before doing so he takes his only daughter to a haven of refuge. Whilst there, she becomes enamored of a young noble, and they become engaged. ...See moreThe Duke, an Italian noble, loses favor with the reigning Pope, and has to flee the country. Before doing so he takes his only daughter to a haven of refuge. Whilst there, she becomes enamored of a young noble, and they become engaged. Subsequently, the young lady discovers that her lover is the son of her father's enemy, and gives him back the engagement ring. The aged Pope dies, and the Tolfa family come back to power. Meanwhile, the girl's lover flees the country, but is captured and thrust into prison. Here he is visited by the Duke's daughter and her maid, who contrive to hide a letter and some ropes under the bed in the cell. By these means the infatuated young noble escapes from the famous castle of St. Angelo, on the banks of the Tiber. The faithful girl accompanies him on horseback until he is safe, and then an affecting scene shows them parting forever. Written by
Kinematograph Weekly - February 10, 1910
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