How do Vivaldi's parents feel about his attempt to court Ellena in the novel, The Italian, or, the Confessional of the Black Penitents?

Vivaldi's parents are definitely against their son pursuing Ellena. His mother would never agree to his marrying Ellena and attempts to detain him to prevent him from further courting. His father, who is displeased, says nothing about his son's absence while he courts Ellena.