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The Amulet

CHAPTER III
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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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