The next moment the Italian opened his eyes and sat up, and had I not threatened him with my blackthorn would have sprung to his feet.
"You have to thank this gentleman for saving your life," said Mr.
Fortescue, in French.
"How ?" asked the fellow in the same language.
"If you had killed me you would have been hanged.

If I hand you over to the police you will get twenty years at the hulks for attempted murder, and unless you answer my questions truly I shall hand you over to the police.

You are a Griscelli." "Yes, sir." "Which of them ?" "I am Giuseppe, the son of Giuseppe." "In that case you are _his_ grandson.

How did you find me out ?" "You were at Paris last summer." "But you did not see me there." "No, but Giacomo did; and from your name and appearance we felt sure you were the same." "Who is Giacomo--your brother ?" "No, my cousin, the son of Luigi." "What is he ?" "He belongs to the secret police." "So Giacomo put you on the scent ?" "Yes, sir.

He ascertained that you were living in England.