THE COUNT MONTE-LEONE, OR, THE SPY IN SOCIETY.[18]
TRANSLATED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL MONTHLY MAGAZINE FROM THE FRENCH OF H. DE ST. GEORGES.
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Second crime: A cold and deliberate attempt upon the life of Stenio Salvatori, on the public square of Torre-del-Greco. The Count listened to this harangue without emotion. "Bring in," said the judge, "both the witnesses and the plaintiffs, for they have a double quality."
At this summons, a man of stern and moody aspect appeared, with his hair and dress in great disorder. He was sustained by two others, and the group paused at the foot of the balcony, where the judges sat.
"Your name?" said the Grand Judge, to the eldest of the three.
"Stenio Salvatori," said one.
"Your names?" asked the Grand Judge, of the other two.
"Raphael Salvatori—"