Under various pretexts the money promised them was reduced and withheld, until destitution compelled them to accept the little that was offered.

Thus closed one of the most odious transactions which modern history has been compelled to record.
The satrap of Janina had arrived at the fulfilment of his wishes.

In the retirement of his fairy-like palace by the lake he could enjoy voluptuous pleasures to the full.

But already seventy-eight years had passed over his head, and old age had laid the burden of infirmity upon him.

His dreams were dreams of blood, and vainly he sought refuge in chambers glittering with gold, adorned with arabesques, decorated with costly armour and covered with the richest of Oriental carpets; remorse stood ever beside him.