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"I am here," replied the constable, from the midst of the crowd,

"I am here, but you must assist me; you must obey.-Quick;-where

is the sexton? To the bell, to the bell. Quick; some one run to

Lecco to ask for succour.-Come this way." The tumult was great,

and as they were about to depart for the cottage of Agnes,

another messenger came flying, and exclaimed, "Run,

friends;-robbers who are carrying off a pilgrim. They are already

out of the village! On! on! this way."