His revelation caused me such intense grief that I could hardly stand, and I was obliged to support myself against the wall as I received the confession of the penitent assassin." A cry of horror escaped Deodati.

Eager to hear the remainder, Mr.Van de Werve gazed fixedly upon the narrator.

The bailiff was more calm--he listened attentively and nodded his head, as if he foresaw the conclusion of Turchi's narrative.
"I hardly dare continue," he said.

"My soul revolts--but I must disregard my feelings," and in a more tranquil manner, he resumed: "Shuddering with horror, I heard Julio say: "'Master, I have committed a frightful murder.

Remorse pursues me as a malediction from God.