New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-06-25


for his arrest, he might expect the warrant to be
executed at any moment during the day. 1t was
extremely important that he should be prepared
for the worst. lie thought OF all the men he
knew, and after little hesitation he decided that
re would write to San Giacnto. The latter had
always been friendly 10 him. and Pietro rcineIil-
bercd how he had spoken at the club, years ago,
when Pietrasanta was gossippng about Ardeh
supposed intempcrance. San Gilcintos very great
moral weight in the world. due in different de-
grees to his character, lis superior Judgment ana
his enormous wealth, made him the most desirable
of allies While he waiting for Bonifazio
return, Ghisleri occupied himself in writing note
advising San Giacnto of the circumstances, and
inquring whether he might ask him for help
The servant returned as he finished and hand
ed his master the little yellOw-covered volume
with an expression OF inquiry on his face Ghis-
cri looked at him and hcsitated, debating
whether it would be wis" TO warn the man OF
what might take place y any moment. There
was much friendliness in the relations between
the two. Bonfazio had been with Pictro many
years, and perhaps understood the latter's CHAR
acter better than any one. TIE servant was al
most as unlike other people, in his own way, as
Ghisleri himself and was in two respects re-
markable contrast to him. lie was impertur-
the second, he was extremely devout But there
were resemblances also, and it was for these that
Ghisleri liked him. lie was honest to fault.
He had moro than once proved himself to be
coolly courageous in some of his masters danger
OIL. expeditions Finally, he was discretion It.
self, and reticcnt in the highest degree. That
such an otherwise perfect creature should have
defects was only to be expected BOnifazio was
as obstinate as flint when he made up his mind
as to how any particular thing was TO he done.
He was silently oficous in his anxiety to BIO al
ways ready to fulfil his masters wishes. and
often annoyed him in small ways by thrusting
services upon him which he did not require. On
rare occasions he would insist upon giving very
useless and uncalled-for advice.
Faithful and devoted in every way, he wholly
disapproved, on religious grounds, Of Ghislcris
mode of life even far he was acquainted
with it. He considered that Pietro lived, and
had lived for many years, in seven-fold deadly
sin, and he daily offered up the most sincere
prayers for Pietros repentance and reformation.
Twice year, also, he privately presented the par
ish priest with small charity out of his saw
ings requesting him to say mass for Ghlsleris
benefit Obstinate in this in everything else,
he firmly believed that his masters soul might
ultimately be saved by sheer prayer-powcr, SO to
say.
These last facts, Of course, didn't come within
Ghisleri's knowledge, for Bonifazio made no out
ward show of pious interest in Pictros spiritual
welfare we'll knowing that he could not keep
his situation an hour, if he were so unwise as
to risk anything of the kind But his silent dis
approval showed itself in his mournful express
sion when Pietro had done anything which struck
him as more than usually wicked and wild. The
question of informing him that the police might
be expected at any moment was not in itself a
serious one. He would assuredly disbelieve the
whole story, and vigorously deny the accusation
when acquainted with both. Ghsleri deter
mined to say nothing, and Immediately sent him
out again with the note for San Giacinto. He
then took up the Penal Code and found the ar
tice referring to the misdecd Of which he was
accused 1t read as follows:
Article 400. whosoever by in any way Inspiring
the property OF another. by falsely representing
send sem o deposit or place at tn" disposal Of the de-.
lnqnent money objects or documents ., HAVING any
ment for term Of from two TO ten years.
The law was clear enough With regard to
ball. he discovered with some difficulty that in
such cases it could be obtained immediately
either on dcpositins the sum Of money con-
sidered requisite according 10 circumstances, or
by the surety Of one or more well-known persons.
San Giacinto answered the note by appearing
in person. When he undertook anything he
generally proceeded to the scene of action at
to ascertain for himself the true state Of tho
case Ghisleri explained matters as succinctly as
possible
"You will hardly believe that such things can
be done in our day." he said as hr concluded.
II have seen enough in my time, and among
my own near connections, TO know that
almost anything conceivable may hap
pen,' answered the giant. meanwhile shall
not leave you until the police come, until we
know definitely that they are not coming. My
carriage is below and has orders 70 wait all day
and all night"
"You do not mean to say You really intend to
stay with me?' asked Ghislcri, who was not
prepared for such a manifestation Of friendship.
That is my intention" replied the other,
calmly lighting long, black cigar. :" If it lasts
long. will sleep on your sofa. II, however, You
tell me what he intends to do. am quite ready.
think I could make him tell me'
81 think You could faid Ghiseri with a
smile, as he looked at his friend.
The huge, giant strength OF the man was i'm
posing in itself apart from the terribly determined
look Of the iron features and denp-set eyes Few
men would have cared to ma thems"lTes oppoS"d
hardly any, perhaps, il his anger was reused.
The last time he had been angry had been when
he dragged the forger. Arnoldo Meschini, from the
library to the study in Palnzzo Wontevarch more
than twenty years earlier. His hair was turning
gray now, but there was no outward signs Of
ain any case" he said, some time must eapss.
II will need the greater part of the day to get a
warrant of arrest
Ghisleri would have been glad to end his sus-
penso by allowing his friend 20 20 directly to
Savelli, rs he had proposed 10 do. Rut consider
ing what lie had already shown himself ready
TO do, Pietro did not wish to involve him in the
affair any further than necessary.
us il Of any use TO send for my lawyer?'
asked Ghiscr we'll aware of San Giacinto's
"Thcre is not the least hurry" answered the
latter ar the affair is brought TO trial. there
will be time enough and TO sp,rc. But If it
a,nuses YOU let us have the man here and ask
his opinion It can do no HARM
Accordingly Ubaldini was sent for. lie looked
very crave when Ghsleri had repeated all that
Cavelli had told him