Close by the chalet where the first climbers of the mountain had refreshed themselves, Beppo was seen struggling to secure the arms of a man in a high-crowned green Swiss hat, who was apparently disposed to give the signorina's faithful servant some trouble.

After gazing a minute at this singular contention, she cried--"It's the same who follows me everywhere!" "And you will not believe you are suspected," murmured Carlo in her ear.
"A spy ?" Sana queried, showing keen joy at the prospect of scotching such a reptile on the lonely height.

Corte went up to the Chief.

They spoke briefly together, making use of notes and tracings on paper.

The Chief then said "Adieu" to the signorina.