Mateo Falcone part 10
Fortunato had gone into the house when his father arrived, but now he reappeared with a bowl of milk which he handed with downcast...
Mateo Falcone part 9
In this perplexity he took a bold step. It was to advance alone towards Mateo and tell him of the affair while accosting him...
Mateo Falcone part 8
“Good,” said the prisoner. “You will also put a little straw on your litter that I may be more comfortable.”
While some of the soldiers...
Mateo Falcone part 7
“May I lose my epaulettes,” cried the Adjutant, “if I do not give you the watch on this condition. These comrades are witnesses; I...
Mateo Falcone part 6
“My little cousin,” said he, “you are a very wide-awake little fellow. You will get along. But you are playing a naughty game with...
Mateo Falcone part 5
“Then you believe, cousin, that your guns make so much noise? My father`s carbine has the advantage of them.”
“The devil take you, you cursed...
Mateo Falcone part 4
The child appeared moved.
“What will you give me if I hide you?” said he, coming nearer.
The outlaw felt in a leather pocket that hung...
Mateo Falcone part 3
On a certain day in autumn, Mateo set out at an early hour with his wife to visit one of his flocks in a...
Mateo Falcone part 2
When I was in Corsica in 18—, Mateo Falcone had his house half a league from this maquis. He was rich enough for that...
Mateo Falcone part 1
Prosper Merimee (1803—1870)
Born in Paris in 1803, Merimee spent the greater part of his life in the government service and in travelling. In later...