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Simon Turchi had covered his face with his hands, in order to conceal his

terror

Surprised by his enor Turchi, to excite soyou cause ht I was about to learn from your lips that my friend was safe, and

what do you promise me if your search proves successful? Only his dead

body!"

"It is true," said the bailiff "It is no use to deceive you My opinion

is that he has been assassinated in sorounds, or in one of the dark alleys between the parishes of Saint George

and Saint Andrew But I am determined to discover the truth Dead or

alive, I will find him, even if it be necessary to tear up the paveardens to the depth of ten feet

The whole city is in a state of excitement; the people coh ere accoht, I pledge my honor and my name"

"I thank you for your zeal and solicitude," stammered Turchi "May God