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The Amulet

CHAPTER XII
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"It is permitted me to see my uncle again in this world! I know you have suffered; you have suffered as a father deprived of his only child! No more sorrow now.

I will repay you for your tender affection; I will love you; I will show my gratitude; I will venerate you.

Ah! bless the God of mercy, who has saved me from the fangs of that tiger thirsting for my blood! But Mary, where is Mary?
Ah! there she is! My beloved friend, what has happened ?" He ran to the insensible young girl, knelt before her, and endeavored to recall her to consciousness by every endearing epithet.
In the meantime Mr.Van de Werve aided the duenna in her exertions to restore animation.

Taking advantage of this, Simon Turchi walked towards the door with the intention of making his escape; but the bailiff discovering his design, drew his sword and placed himself in the doorway.
Then Simon Turchi understood the fate awaiting him.

He bowed his head and covered his face with his hands.


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