Guardia: A Novel Of Renaissance Italy - Plot & Excerpts
He was on his way out to lead a patrol through the heart of the city when I happened to intercept him. “Mercurio, I was hoping to run into you.” I saluted, then said, “Yes, and I you. I needed to discuss the Neri investigation with you.” “I’m listening.” We walked down the corridor, toward the steps outside. “So far there are a couple likely scenarios. The first involves a usurer named Il Coltello who Ugo seemed to have owed a great deal of money to. This usurer has been building what appears to be a small empire in Florence and is causing a great deal of distress. He is a violent man and I think, whether he killed Ugo or not, he should be apprehended.” Jacopo’s face was impassive. He nodded. “I see. Do you think you can locate him?” “I already have a lead, I’m just waiting for more information from one of my informants.”
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