And leave me my valley, and the youth Ferralti, and my revenge.
Then, if I die, if the soldiers destroy me, it is my own doing." "In this new world, of which you know nothing, escape is not possible," replied the duke, after a moment's thought.

"Ferralti must be accounted for, and because I captured him they would accuse me of his death, and even Tato might be made to suffer.

No, madame.

Both the Americans must be killed, or both set free for ransom." Uncle John gave a start of dismay.

Here was a development he had not expected.
"Then," said the old woman, positively, "let them both die." "Oh, no!" exclaimed Tato.