Youhave no desire for a conclusion, albeit you are
not eternal!
The heads of the more important ofthem were
present, and each of them could inform the Hon. Giulio Auriti remained silent for a
while, brooding darkly.
You should be ashamed of
youraccusations!
This meeting in his house reminded him of the dress
rehearsal of aplay.
ButI cannot make myself, dont you see, the
instrument of Selmissalvation? How do you expect them to be, if you dont understand
themproperly yourselves?
Had there not been, as many as eighteen years ago,
a sectionof the International there? I hate him, I tell you, I detesthim as much as
you do! Didnt you say that ourpropaganda was all a tissue of moonshine? What
guidance could such an uncle give him? Had there not been, as many as eighteen years
ago, a sectionof the International there? Elsewhere Bixio Bruno and Cataldo Sclafani
were shouting:No! Beyond the garden railings a couple of men were indeed
watching,trying to hide behind the bushes. A furore, take myword for it: shell
create a furore!
Honesty, dishonesty, whatare you getting at
now?
Lando raised his hand in an appeal for silence. Had
there not been, as many as eighteen years ago, a sectionof the International
there?
How do you expect them to be, if you dont
understand themproperly yourselves?
Covazza howhis members were counted and how many
there were.
The heads of the more important ofthem were
present, and each of them could inform the Hon. There are here to-day, in Rome, two
generations, face toface. And because I havent got them, I am tainted!
We have in the Fascio of Girgentiabout eight
hundred members enrolled.
We find ourselves, by indirect channels,carried
into the heart of our discussion.
When I have told you all, will you give me your
help?
But I have got to prevent his beingcharged, his
being arrested, dont you understand?
Bruno thumpedthe table with his fist to command
silence. It is enough for me to know that he is honest,in my own conscience! Here in
Rome, those of you who are here for the firsttime have much to see; and time
presses.
You mean that the engineer, Aurelio Costa, is here?
It is enough for me to know that he is honest,in my own conscience! Youhave no
desire for a conclusion, albeit you are not eternal! Would I call our revered
friend, our beloved host and comrade,Prince?
But do you know what the wordjustice means to the
peasants and sulphur workers of Sicily?
And howmany Fasci that have arisen to-day will be
dissolved to-morrow?
Why, yes, Antonio Del Re, Celsina assured him. ButI
cannot make myself, dont you see, the instrument of Selmissalvation? I,myself, for
ten years and more, a star and a slave.