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The Amulet

CHAPTER VIII
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Now put it in your doublet.

Going down stairs I reflected upon your good-will, and I considered whether I might not avoid accusing you of the murder of Geronimo, and my friendship for you suggested a means.

Now that I am sure of being able, under any circumstances, of exculpating myself, it is not necessary for me to bring any accusation against you.

Besides, Julio, I dislike to be separated from you.

If in two or three months I could bring you back without danger, I would be delighted." "I would be well pleased, signor," said Julio, with a sigh.
"In order to secure this chance to ourselves, Julio, you must, before leaving, go to the country-house, level, as far as possible, the earth in the cellar, throw sand and dust upon the grave, and then fill the cellar with fire-wood and empty casks." "But, signor, that would take time." "That is of no consequence.


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