He told me that it was his intention to offer a large reward to the first person who would bring certain tidings of Geronimo." "How grateful I am for his generous friendship!" said Mary.
"Of course," continued the old man, "I would not permit it.

Whilst thanking him for his kindness, I told him that I would offer the reward myself.

I left Signor Turchi in company with the merchants, and went to the town-hall for the purpose; but when I arrived there, I found a decree of the burgomaster already issued, promising three hundred florins for any information of Geronimo.[21] I spoke with the bailiff at noon.

He told me that, notwithstanding the most active search, no trace had yet been discovered of Bufferio's wife, nor of his companions.

All of them must have left the country immediately after the ruffian's death.