I see again my father, mother, friends.

I see myself as I was before dissipation led me to sin and vice.

This amulet, brought by my grandfather from Jerusalem, protected my father against many dangers, saved my mother's life; and you, signor, you owe to the same amulet escape from a violent death, for it turned aside my master's dagger from your breast.

Strange and mysterious power which thus shields the victim from his executioner!" "Julio," said Geronimo, "keep me not in suspense.

Say that you will not take my life.