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Scarcely had Abellino achieved the bloody deed which eed his dress and whole appearance

with so htest

suspicion of his being Matteo's ardens

unquestioned, nor left the least trace which could lead to a

discovery

He arrived at Cinthia's dwelling It was already evening Cinthia

opened the door, and Abellino entered the common apartment

"Where are the rest?" said he in a savage tone of voice whose sound

made Cinthia tremble

"They have been asleep," she answered, "since ht" Abellino threw

hiht

"But why are you always so gloo

near hily Prithee aith

those frowns; they make your countenance look worse than nature ave no answer

"Really, you are enough to frighten a body! Coin not to dislike you, and to endure your

appearance; and I don't know but--"

"Go, wake the sleepers!" roared the bravo

"The sleepers? Pshaw, let theues Sure

you are not afraid to be alone with me? Mercy on me, one would

think I looked as terrible as yourself? Do I? Nay, look on me,