I know.

It is very regrettable, but it is so." "It will not be so in this case," said Beth, indignantly.

"I will see the American consul--" "I am sorry, but there is none here." "I will telegraph to Messina for the military.

They will search the mountains, and bring your brigands to justice." Frascatti smiled sadly.
"Oh, yes; perhaps they will come.

But the military is Italian--not Sicilian--and has no experience in these parts.