I was of course my partner's second.

He took me aside.

'This man will die,' said he; 'see that he is buried privately in the church of St.Januario, by the side of his father.' "'Did you know his family ?' I asked with great surprise.

He made no answer, but drew his sword and walked deliberately to the spot we had selected.

The Sicilian was a renowned swordsman; nevertheless, in the third pass he was run through the body.