umor, with the exception of Benedetto. Anselmo tried his best to arouse his comrade, but his efforts were fruitless. Be

fellow: the file h

ot understanding the allusion; "h

re. But keep patience; late

recognizable; he no longer resembled the proud Andrea C

d to give the Jesuits on the 25th of February. This million he must

gradually this hope vanished, and as the column marched into Tou

n iron ball fastened to the leg. The prisoners were brought to the lavatory,

natural that they were both chained together. They were place

the prisoners, and not a night passed but what it played its tric

l would bow at every side, cross its front feet over its breast, and move its pointed nose as if it

lty for those con

at on the ground, and lie mot

ich caused Benedetto to grind his teeth with rage. His only desire now was to get away from his comrades in chains. But there was little hope for this, more especially as he heard

st as agreeable to me as another;

ay, Benedetto, mad with rage, t

free me from

t me," was the indifferent reply. "You do not embarr

distasteful to me," interr

s me. Under all circumstanc

kill you?" hi

said than done. Besides, I

ly know myself why I hate you

use in prison I spoke of escape, and h

igible words, and was ashamed to h

impleton, so as to bring about the downfall of Tarquin th

fly answered. "Did you deceive me when you

really t

think Monsieur Magloire c

has alread

at his comrade wi

anxious to escape?"

right hand were I able to escap

hen is

on on the night of

! That se

tic-I must be at

? or

ll not betray

re you, however, let me tell you that it is not to my interest to betray you.

o uttere

the truth?" he b

my conditions, and if you accept them you will

nditions?" asked

llion you are seeking t

ked tremblingly

u know?" h

'one million,' form the Alpha and Omega of your thoughts, and in your sleep you constantly repeat the

t?" stammere

ld demand half, but

cure our freedom?" asked

I have an accompli

lice? Who

me a quarter part of your mill

istled for his rat, and, pointing t

r-the little rat-k