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steps, distance fro in wait to kill him But no, his s for his cruel eneazed fixedly into

the darkness to discover if any one was near the well

Suddenly he perceived a dark shadow advancing Treony of

fear, and in order to make himself known to the ruffians, Julio suddenly

drew his sword and exclaimed: "Al assassino! Ajusto! ajusto! Murder! help! help!"

But he had spoken too soon for the success of his designs; for, being put

upon his guard by this exclaainst the wall of the house that he ht not be assailed froht, ran away, and Julio stood in the

his sword

All this had passed aliven by

Julio Thefrom the well, followed by two

companions, rushed to the side of the street where Geronimo had made a

stand to defend himself The assassin, as in advance of the two

others, fell upon Geroniave him a sword-thrust which he supposed

pierced his body; but a skilful ressor himself fell with such force upon Geronih his body