In another land we live the respectable life, in peace with all, and Tato shall be the fine lady, and forget she once was a brigand's daughter." The child sprang up in glee, and clasping her father's neck with both arms kissed him with passionate earnestness.
Silently the Duchessa watched the scene.

Her face was as pallid and immobile as ever; even the eyes seemed to have lost expression.

But the next words showed that she was still unconquered.
"You shall take the money of the fat pig of an American; it is well to do so.

But the youth who boldly calls himself Ferralti shall make no tribute to this family.

He shall die as I have declared." "I will not take the risk," asserted the Duke, sourly.
"Have the others who lie in the pit told tales ?" she demanded.
"No; but they died alone.