Marjorie Bowen

Name: The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead
Author: Marjorie Bowen

The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

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“The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead”, published in 1906, is a work by Marjorie Bowen. It explores elements such as Tomaso, Francisco and Vittore.

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ Ligozzi stood bare-headed, as if dazed.
Francisco spoke again, with meaning. "Thy travel hath confused thee, sir," he said; "thou thinkest thou art still at the Duke of Verona's court, that thou standest thus humble?"
At this, Ligozzi roused himself. "Tomaso has told me—" he began. But again Francisco stopped him.
"We must to horse!" he cried. "To horse! Too much time has already been shamelessly wasted," and he strode out, motioning to them to follow. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ None the less, motionless as they thought themselves, some slight movement betrayed them, for the rider dismounted, advanced toward their hiding-place, and softly spoke.
"Who is there? I am a friend," he said.
"He is a Florentine," whispered Vittore joyfully; but Tomaso leaned against the tree in silence, and even through the gathering dusk, as the younger boy looked up, he saw that he was pale and trembling.
"Canst thou direct me?" said the stranger. "I can pay thee for thy services."
"Answer him, Tomaso," Vittore whispered eagerly; "he is a Florentine, he will not hurt us." ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ But Francisco turned on him threateningly.
"Am I to run thee through?" he said; "these horses mean more to me than thy life, or my own. Where shall we ride? Into the water? No, go back into the hut." He turned to Ligozzi. "Aid me tether these beasts where they may be unnoticed. These men perchance are only riding through."
It was done in silence and with expedition. The soldiers' voices were now plain, and the jangle of their arms.
"Come, Ligozzi," said Francisco, "thou and I will play at being soldiers, and see how we can overcome Visconti's men. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ But he was betrayed, Tomaso, by a dastard in his pay, and the Visconti's soldiers poured in through the breach, secretly, and seized the palace, the Duke unwitting till it was too late and the palace flaming. I had to carry him the news; may I never have to do the like again. The palace was a sheet of fire, the Duchess was within, and the Visconti's soldiers swarming. The Prince rushed like a madman through the streets, a little group of us behind him. Too late! The Duchess was too great a prize, the miscreants had lost no time, and she was gone. ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ Tomaso took the clenched hand and covered it with kisses.
"I can forgive him now," he said, "since thou were not slain when Verona fell."
"’Twas no fault of the Visconti's that any living soul escaped," returned his father. "Still, go on with thy tale, Tomaso; who is this Francisco, that thou nam'st so oft?"
Tomaso, eager and suddenly light of heart, told all he knew, and ere his recital ended they had reached the open, and found everything as they had left it. The horses safe, nothing seemingly disturbed.
"Francisco will be pleased at a helper such as thou, father," said Tomaso proudly ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ He sighed deeply, and rose as if to put from him the memory of the tragedy.
"But to return to thy deliverer," he said, "one Francisco di Coldra, thou say'st; he claims I know him. What manner of a man is he?"
As he spoke he moved with Tomaso to the door, and looked out into the dark. What kept Francisco and the Count?
"He is tall and strong," replied Tomaso, "with thick brown hair and heavy eyes; a handsome face, I think it, father, stern and sad. He is worn—as if from sickness. The Count thinks him better than he gives out; I know not."
Ligozzi was silent ”

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Marjorie Bowen, The Viper of Milan — 9. The Return of the Dead (1906)

“ By the horses stood Conrad Sigismund, bringing them one by one under review, in the scanty gleam of light afforded by the lantern, and that flickered upon them through the space that answered for a window. ”

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