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Besides, you know my name already. Who the devil told it to you?"

"Bravo! my good fellow, bravo!" replied the notary in a tone of

encouragement. "I see you are in the right, and you must believe

that I am also. I am only following my trade. You are more

tractable than others. It is the easiest way to get out of the

difficulty quickly. With such an accommodating spirit, you will

soon be set at liberty; but my hands are tied, and I cannot

release you now, although I would wish to do so. Be of good

courage, and come on boldly. When they see who you are-and I will

tell-Leave it to me-quick, quick, my good fellow!"

"Ah! you cannot! I understand," said Renzo. "Shall we pass by the

square of the cathedral?"