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"Yes; but it was to his praise, at least He told e reward to the first person ould bring

certain tidings of Geronienerous friendship!" said Mary

"Of course," continued the oldhim for his kindness, I told hinor Turchi in company with the merchants, and went to

the town-hall for the purpose; but when I arrived there, I found a decree

of the burgo three hundred florins for any

information of Geronimo[21] I spoke with the bailiff at noon He toldthe most active search, no trace had yet been

discovered of Bufferio's wife, nor of his companions All of them must

have left the country immediately after the ruffian's death But this

afternoon the bailiff expects to hear the result of several i If he receives any communication

of consequence he will come hinor Turchi will soon be here"