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"Die so young and guiltless!" laht of heaven! O Mary, my beloved! how you will deplore ray hairs to the grave!"

The accents of despair made Julio shudder; but he said, in a cold nor?"

"A moment more, one moment for prayer!" said Geronimo

He joined his hands and uttered a fervent prayer; but although he

apparently accepted his fate with resignation, it was equally evident that

his soul struggled against the death which was hanging over hination and consolation to

Geroni of his limbs ceased and his voice

became more distinct and calm

Julio fixed his eyes on Geroniht he heard him ask pardon of God for his ene man pronounced his own name in ardent supplication, and he

distinctly heard his unfortunate victi for the soul of his

h: "My courage has forsaken th to accomplish this

cruel act"

"Ah!" exclaimed Geronimo, as Julio pronounced these words, "it is a voice

fro to your heart Hearken to it Have pity on me! spare