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The Amulet

CHAPTER VI
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For the safety of both of us I ought to leave immediately for the city, in order to prevent suspicion.

Geronimo is not heavy; you can, without difficulty, drag him down stairs." The servant shook his head, but was evidently hesitating.
"Come, Julio; I beg, I entreat you to do what the safety of both of us requires.

You still hesitate, Julio?
I will reward you generously.

This very evening I will give you two crowns if you tell me you have done faithfully and carefully what I have requested." "Will you be here, signor, when I return from the cellar ?" "I don't know, Julio; as soon as I have washed off the blood, I shall leave.

Make haste, and possibly you may find me here.


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