It will be convenient for me to leave the country immediately afterwards." The old man shuddered.

With all his fierce blood and headstrong passion, he could not comprehend the fearful calm of this strange man, whose skill was such that he regarded his adversary's death as a matter of course whenever he so pleased.

As for Giovanni, he was still so angry that he cared little for the issue of the second duel.
"I am sincerely grateful for your kind offices," he said, as Spicca took leave of him.
"You shall be amply revenged of the two attempts to murder you," said Spicca, quietly; and so, having shaken hands with all, he again entered the carriage.

It was the last they saw of him for a long time.

He faithfully fulfilled his programme.