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This recognition struck Geronied voice he said: "Julio, Julio, you pushed er in Julio's hands, he shuddered

"A dagger in your hand! Ah! you conor," replied Julio, sadly, "I come to take your life; but do not

suppose I fulfil this fatal mission without emotion; on the contrary, nance to deal the

fatal blow"

"Ah! you are not merciless; you will have pity on overns us both; it has irrevocably

condemned you to death, and me to inhu can save your life I beg you, signor, not to increase

the difficulties of nation a fate you cannot

escape"

A sharp cry escaped Geroni words convinced him that

all hope was lost

"My God!" he exclaieon is to become my

tomb? Must I die without confession? Shall round? Oh, nor," replied Julio, "and I have more

cause than you to complain of its harshness You, at least, will receive