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Giuseppi learned that the search had been conducted quietly but vigorously, and that several young gondoliers who rowed together had been seen and questioned. The general opinion, among the boatmen, was that some lady must have been carried off, and that her friends were seeking for a clue as to the spot to which she had been taken.
As Francis had expected, as soon as they were out on the lagoon the passenger turned to his companion and began to question him. "I cannot see your faces," he said; "but by your figures you are both young, are you not?" "I am but twenty-two," Giuseppi said, "and my brother is a year younger." "And what are your names?" "Giovanni and Beppo Morani." "And is this boat your own?" "It is, signor.
You can send your boy ashore for what things you require. Matteo will accompany you." A few minutes later, Francis was on his way to the port, leaving Giuseppi to charter a gondola and follow with his trunks. As Polani had said, he was occupied without intermission until the time for sailing next morning.
"It is no joke to disobey the officers of the republic, and next time we may not be so fortunate." "It's worth taking a little risk when you are well paid," the other said, turning away, "and it is not likely we shall run against one of the state galleys another night." "Home, now, Giuseppi," Francis said, "we can talk about it tomorrow.
Tell them to lie in the bushes and keep out of sight, and on no account to show themselves, unless someone comes along sufficiently near to look over the edge of the cliff." "Giuseppi," Francis said, "do you act as guide to the party. You will have plenty of time to get to the top and to return before the galleys come along."
Who lured you to come to New York was Giuseppi Rosa, who knew you for nearly two years, and who comes from Lambertville, came among us and played you a trick. He is a Calabrise and has a mighty grudge. He and four others are averse to them. Announce the name of the man who stabbed you with the knife was Antonio Villa. He had to kill you, but you was fortunate.
"But how can I appoint," the passenger said irritably, "if I don't know where to find you?" Giuseppi was silent for a stroke or two.
Giuseppi and I are so accustomed to each other's stroke now, that though in a heavy boat we might not be a match for two men, in a light craft like this, where weight does not count for so much, we would not mind entering her for a race against the two best gondoliers on the canals, in an ordinary boat."
If they have, I fear the scheme is impracticable, but if they let her remain where she is lying, we might get her out without being noticed, for there is no moon." As they began to ascend the cliff, Francis stopped suddenly. "We should never be able to find this place in the dark," he said. "Giuseppi, you must stay here.
As a matter of precaution he drew up an exact account of the proceedings of the two nights on the lagoons, giving an account of the meeting, and the names of the persons present, and placed it in a drawer in his room. He told Giuseppi what he had done. "I do not think there is the least chance of our ever being recognized, Giuseppi.
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