[The Amulet by Hendrik Conscience]@TWC D-Link bookThe Amulet CHAPTER III 36/39
Perhaps twenty crowns." "Twenty? I have only fifteen about me, with some small change." "Give me all, signor.
If I had not enough I should be obliged to return without concluding the affair." Simon heaved a deep sigh and emptied the contents of his purse into Julio's hand. "You will bring me back what is left, will you not ?" "Certainly; but I do not think much will remain." "Come, Julio, I am in a hurry to return to the factory.
Fulfil your mission skilfully, and I will recompense you largely.
But a thought strikes me.
The pocket-book must not fall into the hands of Bufferio." "I had forgotten that," said Julio, embarrassed. "Ah! I have it!" said Simon Turchi, after a moment's reflection, "A little before ten o'clock you must go to the house of Geronimo and tell him I am ill with fever, and that I have sent you in my place to accompany him armed.
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