“You thought Langhetti alive. Do you think he is?”
“I do not think so now.”
“Why not?”
“The efforts which he made were enough to kill any man without the plague. He must have died.”
After hearing Frank’s story Louis gave a full account of his own adventures, omitting, however, all mention of Beatrice. That was something for his own heart, and not for another’s ear.
“Have you the letter and MS.?”
“Yes.”
“Let me read them.”
Louis took the treasures and handed them to Frank. He read them in silence.
“Is Cato with you yet?”