This is all I know at present, but these facts are sufficient to determine the direction of our researches, and may perhaps lead to a fortunate issue.

By early dawn to-morrow I will collect all the agents at my disposal; I will divide them into small bands, and I will order them to search every house, cellar, and garden in a certain part of the city, and that in the most thorough manner, without leaving a spot unexamined.[22] I myself will superintend the work, and will visit in person each hand of workmen to see that my commands are properly executed." Simon Turchi had covered his face with his hands, in order to conceal his terror.
Surprised by his emotion, the bailiff said: "What have I said, Signor Turchi, to excite so much feeling ?" "Ah, you know not how much suffering you cause me," replied Simon.

"I thought I was about to learn from your lips that my friend was safe, and what do you promise me if your search proves successful?
Only his dead body!" "It is true," said the bailiff.

"It is no use to deceive you.

My opinion is that he has been assassinated in some by-street near the hospital grounds, or in one of the dark alleys between the parishes of Saint George and Saint Andrew.