Mateo Falcone
by Prosper MerimeeGenre: Drama
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Format of Original Source: Short Story
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Candidate for Adaptation? Not Reviewed
EXCERPT:
“You are the son of Mateo Falcone?”–“Yes.”
“I am Gianetto Saupiero. I am followed by the yellow-collars [Note: Slang for Gendarmes.]. Hide me, for I can go no farther.”
“And what will my father say if I hide you without his permission?”
“He will say that you have done well.”
“How do you know?”
“Hide me quickly; they are coming.”
“Wait till my father gets back.”
“How can I wait? Malediction! They will be here in five minutes. Come, hide me, or I will kill you.”
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