CHAPTER X.
SIMON TURCHI'S ALARM--CRIME BEGETS CRIME.
Some time after the hour of Change, Simon Turchi had returned home, and was apparently preparing to go out again, for he had changed his doublet for one of a darker color, and his cloak lay on a chair beside him.
The signor was in high spirits; he carried his head proudly, a radiant smile illumined his countenance, and from time to time he rubbed his hands with an air of triumph.

Julio had left for Germany! Nothing could have prevented his departure, for he had not been seen in the city.

Simon Turchi has therefore no cause for fear, for if, contrary to expectation, his garden be searched and the corpse of Geronimo be discovered, the murder could easily be fastened upon Julio.
Already, by vague remarks to his servants and acquaintances, Turchi had prepared the way for making the accusation in case of necessity.

He had exhibited great anxiety at Julio's absence the night before and during that day.

He said that he had sharply reproved his servant for his dissipated habits and his neglect of duty.