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He instantly ceased playing, and, with eager exultation, advanced to capture him. Phil would have been alarmed but for his confidence in the doctor's protection. "I have got you at last, scelerato," said Pietro, roughly, grasping Phil by the shoulder with a hostile glance. The doctor instantly seized him by the collar, and hurled him back.
Ten minutes afterward, as he was walking leisurely along with that feeling of tranquil enjoyment which a full stomach is apt to give, Pietro turned the corner behind him. No sooner did the organ-grinder catch sight of his prey, than a fierce joy lighted up his eyes, and he quickened his pace. "Ah, scelerato, I have you now," he exclaimed to himself. "To-night you shall feel the stick."
I see him!" cried Eye-o. "He is talking to the Grand Chamberlain Scelerato." "Listen," said Ear-o; "he is saying, 'We will sweep the land at dawn, steal the grain, and destroy every village to its foundation." "I see the robbers gathering," said Eye-o. "They are hiding in the dark pine forests, lest they be seen by the people of the plain.
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