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Instantly sprang Matteo fro clump

of trees, and rushed into the arbour Abellino threw Rosabella on

the bank of turf, advanced a few steps to er in his heart

Without uttering a single cry, sank the banditti captain at the feet

of Abellino: the death-rattle was heard in his throat, and after a

few horrible convulsions all was over

Now did Matteo's ain towards the arbour, and beheld

Rosabella half senseless, as she lay on the bank of turf

"Your life is safe, beautiful Rosabella," said he; "there lies the

villain bleeding, who conducted me hither to e, and tell him that you owe

your life to Abellino"

Rosabella could not speak Trerasped his hand, and pressed it to her lips in silent

gratitude

Abellino gazed with delight and wonder on the lovely sufferer; and

in such a situation, who could have beheld her without emotion?

Rosabella had scarcely nuht and

delicate liarment, which fell around

her in a thousand folds; her blue andeyes, whence beamed