Three days after he expired in the arms of his brother-in-law.
Half an hour before he died he became conscious, and implored Don Juan to send for an attorney. It was necessary that he should make a will.
The attorney sent for by the Spaniard was no other than Silas Craig.
On the reading of the will it was found that Don Tomaso had left his entire fortune to his brother-in-law, Don Juan. But Don Tomaso had not come to the villa alone. He had brought a boy—about eight years of age. He was named Paul.
This Paul was a handsome boy. None knew whence he came, or who he was.
Camillia was the only one from whom he would take comfort.
"My child, come hither," said the Spaniard, one day, addressing Paul.
"Tell me your proper name—besides Paul!"
"They call me Paul Lisimon."
"Lisimon it shall be."