Fortunately, she was unscathed, and it was fright alone that had overcome Teresa.

When Luigi had assured himself that she was safe and unharmed, he turned towards the wounded man.

He had just expired, with clinched hands, his mouth in a spasm of agony, and his hair on end in the sweat of death.

His eyes remained open and menacing.

Vampa approached the corpse, and recognized Cucumetto.