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"Whoever you may be," cried out Geronimo, "for the love of God, one drop

of water!"

His voice eak, but capable ofthe hardest heart

Julio shook his head, without speaking

"Water! water!" repeated the youngup, consumed by

thirst Water! water! one drop of water! Save , as it were, his own situation, Julio thrust

his hand under his doublet, drew out the bottle, uncorked it, and without

speaking gave it to the wounded gentleman He uttered a cry of joy, seized

the bottle with feverish energy, and kissed with transport the hand which

presented hi heart, watched the unfortunate Geroni joy he placed the bottle to his lips, as if the contents were

i quaffed a deep draught, Geronith; for a sweet sratitude, and lifting his hands to Julio, he said: "May God bless you! you have saved htful death May Heaven

hear ood I

ht blinded me; I could not see Are you

not Julio?"