But how shall we manage to transport Geronimo's body to the Vleminck Field ?" "It was for that purpose, Julio, that I was waiting so impatiently for you," said Simon Turchi; "it was because I needed your aid to execute a project which will save us both.

Nothing is easier.

You will disinter the body, and you will throw it into the sewer."[24] "Alone ?" said the servant, in a tone which prognosticated a refusal.
"Why not alone, since you are able to do it ?" "It is very easy, signor, for you to say: 'Take the body on your shoulders and traverse three or four streets.' Signor Geronimo is heavier than you suppose, and I doubt if by the exertion of all my strength I could carry it twenty steps." Simon Turchi took his servant's two hands in his, and said, supplicatingly: "Julio, my friend, be generous; it is not a difficult task for one like yourself.

Reflect that it is our only means of safety; it is as much for your interest as mine.

I will recompense you largely, and I will be grateful to you all my life." "Well, signor, if you say so, I will try it; but I am afraid it will turn out badly.