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Julio apparently let his master's words fall unheeded on his ear; he

suddenly struck his forehead with his fist, as if an unwelcome idea had

forced itself upon him

"What is the matter?" asked Turchi, anxiously

"Fool that I am!" exclaimed Julio

"Speak lower," said Sinor, how bright it was last night? It is clear

weather, and the moon is full! How could I carry a dead body to the sewer

with such light to betray me? It is impossible; I cannot think of it"

These words forced frouish He see him The cowardice and ill-will of his

servant had not cast him into despair like this last obstacle; for he well

knew that either by threats or promises of reward he could overcome

Julio's resistance; but what could prevent the ? It was

clear that no way re Geronimo's body from the cellar,

and the officers of the laould infallibly discover where the murder had

been committed

It was then true that for him there was no escape from ruin; that a