Or else I will stay here--but if Lucia marries any one else, I will cut your throat.

Is that a fair bargain ?" "Perfectly fair, though I cannot see wherein the bargain consists," answered Marzio, with a rough laugh.

"I prefer that you should stay here.

I will run the risk of being murdered by you, any day, and you may ran the risk of being sent to the galleys for life, if you choose.

You will be well cared for there, and you can try your chisel on paving-stones for a change from silver chalices." "Never mind what becomes of me afterwards, in that case," said the young man.