In one of the public squares facing the sea, a more than usually merry crowd had collected, to the great delight and amusement of old Biaso, the Scribe, and to the annoyance2 of young Gennaro, the blacksmith.
Old Biaso had brought his pens and paper to a table outside his mean little hut; and here he plied3 a busy trade, since many of the pretty girls in the crowd gladly gave him commissions to write love-letters for them to their various sweethearts.
Young Gennaro, however, found the boisterous4 crowd far from his liking5, since he had no intention of joining in the Carnival pranks6, and only desired to pursue his usual daily work in peace and quietness, having many disturbing thoughts to occupy his mind on this particular day.
For Gennaro was in love; and the object of his adoration7 was a wild, wilful8 maiden9, whose beauty and charm enthralled10 him to distraction11, but who could not be persuaded to look upon him in any other light than that of a brother—and as a brother, moreover, whose prudence12 and restraining authority she scorned.
The lovely Maliella longed for excitement and light pleasures; and her high spirit resented the wise restraints imposed upon her by Gennaro and his worthy13 mother, Carmela, with whom she had lived since earliest childhood.
Only too well did Gennaro know this; and he was just now torn between his brotherly sense of duty in keeping the madcap girl from the temptations of frivolity14, and his lover's longing15 to grant her every desire. The former had prevailed to-day, so far, his mother and he having determined16 to keep Maliella within doors, so that she might not be exposed to the careless licence of the Festival crowds; but as Gennaro plied his work outside the house, he knew that Carmela had her hands full in keeping the disappointed and angry girl occupied with the domestic tasks she abhorred17. He was, therefore, more than usually irritated by the amusing cries of the street-venders and by the pandemonium18 that reigned19 supreme20 amongst the giddy holiday folk, who, however, cared nothing for the harassed21 looks of the pale youth who seemed so determined to work whilst they played.
In the distance, the church bells were ringing merrily, and the sound of singing proclaimed the fact that the great procession of the Madonna was already formed and parading the streets; and presently some gaily-decorated boats drew up to the quay22 and disembarked a number of pretty little boys decorated in festival clothes as Children of St. John, who were followed by little flower-girls garbed23 in white, all marching through the square to the accompaniment of musical instruments.
The appearance of the children gave greater animation24 than ever to the scene; and most of the merry-makers followed in their wake to join the approaching procession.
The square was thus left somewhat quieter for a short time; and Gennaro, at last overcome by his conflicting feelings, had just seized this opportunity of a peaceful moment to sink upon his knees beside the anvil25 and offer up a short prayer to the Virgin26 for guidance in his dilemma27, when the beautiful Maliella herself impetuously burst forth28 from the house beyond, closely followed by the distracted Carmela, who held in her hand a comb with which she had been endeavouring to straighten the girl's untidy locks.
But Maliella was in a rebellious29 mood and refused to allow her guardian30 to make her neat and presentable if her fair looks were to be kept hidden from the appreciative31 eyes of the outside world. She had roughly broken away from Carmela's restraining hands, and now appeared in the square with disordered dress and her jet-black hair streaming over her shoulders, calling out passionately33:—"No! No! You shall not make me look fair for the benefit of my mirror only! I am beautiful, and I long for love and pleasure! This is a Festival Day, and I mean to enjoy myself with all these merry folk! I will be held in no longer!"
Shocked and pained, Gennaro ran to expostulate with the wilful girl, only to receive fiery34 words of scorn in reply; and in spite of his and Carmela's entreaties35, Maliella flitted here and there about the square, sticking on her head a paper cap dropped by one of the holiday-makers, and, spurred on in her rebellion by the encouraging cheers of old Biaso and the lively youths who had now returned to behold36 the approach of the procession, she struck a coquettish attitude and called out audaciously:—"Here am I, young and pretty, and longing for kisses! Who will oblige me?"
Instantly, there was a rush to seize the seductive and mischievous37 young beauty, all the youths being eager to accept her invitation; but Maliella merrily eluded38 them all and ran out of the square, only to be closely followed by her new admirers.
A band of Camorrists now appeared on the scene, headed by a handsome youth, Rafaele, their dashing leader; and quickly taking in the enticing39 situation, they joined in the pursuit of the fair truant40.
Gennaro sought comfort from his shocked and dismayed mother, from whom he learnt that Maliella had been adopted when a foundling baby by Carmela as a mark of her gratitude41 to the Virgin for having preserved the life of her beloved son when laid low by some childish complaint; and bidding him think no more about the unruly girl, Carmela advised him instead to seek guidance by praying before the approaching statue of the Madonna.
No sooner had Gennaro departed to join in the procession than Maliella appeared in the square once more, closely pursued by the handsome Camorrist leader, Rafaele, whose ardent42 nature had been instantly magnetised by her unusual beauty, and who was already in love with the pleasure-seeking girl, whose tantalising elusiveness43 fanned his sudden passion at every turn.
Hoping to please their leader, the Camorrist followers44 began to dance in a circle around the pair, calling merrily upon the girl to redeem45 the invitation she had given; but Maliella, now somewhat alarmed by the situation in which her saucy46 audacity47 had placed her, still tried to escape from the inevitable48 embrace of the enamoured Rafaele, even though at the same time elated and pleased by the hot words of love and admiration49 which he poured upon her when at last, by a skillful man?uvre, he seized her in his arms. Then, ere the victorious50 youth had time to snatch the kiss he hungered for, Maliella pulled out a long, dagger-like pin from her hair, and dared him to the deed at his peril51.
Not to be put off by such a threat, Rafaele boldly seized her round the waist, only to receive a sharp stab in the hand from Maliella's stiletto-pin. The girl's daring, however, but inflamed52 his passion the more; and after kissing the bleeding wound in his hand, he seized the opportunity of Maliella's hands being engaged in replacing the pin in her hair, to thrust a red rose into the loosened bodice of her gown.
Determined not to admit herself won, even though secretly responsive to the advances of the handsome youth, Maliella plucked out the flower and flung it to the ground; but the procession at that moment appearing in the square, she allowed Rafaele to help her on to a chair that she might get a better view of the dazzling spectacle.
Rafaele never ceased his pleading for her to heed53 his words of love and to return his passion; and incensed54 by her haughty55 scorn and seeming indifference56, he cried out passionately as the Statue of the Madonna was borne by: "What, then, can one do to please you? Must one thieve and do evil to win a kindly57 glance, since protestations of love and good-will are naught58 to you? I will do any deed to satisfy you, if you will but name it—even to the committing of sacrilege! Would you wear the dazzling Jewels of the Madonna? I will snatch them from the passing statue now, if it will cause you to smile on me!"
But Maliella was now terrified at this outburst, and uttered a cry of horror at this last daring suggestion made by Rafaele, who, however, only laughed aloud at her alarm; and at this moment the girl was again accosted59 by Gennaro, who once more begged her to return to the house, and upbraided60 her for holding converse61 with the Camorrist leader, declaring him to be the most notorious law-breaker in Naples and not a fit companion for a young girl.
Still resenting his interference, Maliella pertly bade Gennaro mind his own business; and yielding herself more and more to the fascination62 of Rafaele, she now permitted the Camorrist leader to see that his attentions were pleasing to her. Her unmistakable coquetries and roguish glances stung the already jealous Gennaro to madness; and he would have fought with Rafaele then and there had not the return of the procession with the Madonna statue in its midst compelled him, with the entire crowd of merry-makers, to sink upon his knees in prayer.
As the procession passed on its way to the accompaniment of the Carnival rejoicings, Rafaele flung his red rose a second time at the feet of Maliella, who now picked it up, kissed it, and flashing a tender glance at the eagerly expectant Camorrist, fled into the house with a joyous63 laugh, followed quickly by the unhappy Gennaro.
Later on, as the three members of the household sat after supper in the back garden, Carmela, anxious for the peace of her home, endeavoured to persuade Maliella to retire to rest early in the evening, even though the festive64 sounds of the Carnival were still to be heard without; but neither Maliella nor Gennaro heeded65 her words, both keeping a sullen66 silence until Carmela, with a deep sigh, bade them good-night and retired67 to her own chamber68.
No sooner had the elder woman departed than the two young people renewed their dispute; and Maliella, again crying out against the restraints of her life, declared she would endure such an existence no longer, but would run away that night and seek a home elsewhere.
The young blacksmith, half stupefied by this unexpected announcement, begged her to give him a farewell kiss; and when Maliella reluctantly offered him her cheek, he clasped her in his arms and passionately poured forth the tale of his own love and devotion for her. Maliella, utterly69 unable to regard Gennaro in any other light than that of a brotherly protector, repulsed70 him with laughing scorn and unbelief; but failing to prevent his further protestations and entreaties for reciprocation71, she boldly declared her love for Rafaele, and when Gennaro, with jealousy72 raging at his heart, turned aside with disdain73 at the mention of the outlaw74 Camorrist's name, she passionately announced her preference for one whose love for her was so deep that he was even willing to risk his immortal75 soul by offering to steal the Jewels of the Madonna for her adornment76.
Staggered at such a suggestion of sacrilege, Gennaro renewed his efforts to prevent the departure of Maliella, who now tried to escape from the garden; and after a fierce struggle, the girl was compelled to retreat, and ran up a little outside staircase to her room with a jaunty77 step and a carelessly defiant78 laugh.
Darkness had now fallen; and, left to his own devices, Gennaro gave himself up to the gloom and misery79 engendered80 by his unrequited love. Then, suddenly, one tempting81 thought began to seize hold of his imagination until his whole being became obsessed82 with the taunting83 suggestion.
Had not she expressed her admiration for one who would even commit sacrilege for her sake? The Camorrist, in spite of his boast, had not yet proved his audacity by committing the deed; then, why should not Gennaro himself steal the Jewels of the Madonna this very night, and by laying them at the feet of his adored one, win her love and admiration away from his rival?
In his present feverish84 state of mind, Gennaro was utterly unable to resist the temptation of this overwhelming thought; and crushing down his horror at the sacrilege he would thus commit, and thinking only of the joy of winning approbation85 from his beloved Maliella, the passion-racked youth staggered to his tool-chest, seized some files and other necessary implements86, and made his way out from the garden by a seldom-used postern-door, which, however, he carefully locked behind him.
Almost immediately after Gennaro's departure, a band of the Camorrists appeared on the outside of the large, securely-fastened garden gate, headed by the dashing Rafaele, who had brought his companions thither87 to assist him in serenading his newly-found lady-love; and on hearing sounds of seductive music, Maliella presently appeared on the little staircase that led down from her chamber window. She was now clad in loose white garments, over which she had flung a scarlet88 shawl; and seeing who the serenaders were, she hastily ran down the stairs and made her way to the gate.
Rafaele greeted Maliella with rapturous delight; and his renewed protestations of love and his eager invitation for her to leave her present dull abode89 and join him in the haunts of the Camorrists were so enticing that she could no longer restrain the responsive chords in her own heart, and was overwhelmed with joy when her lover embraced her through the bars of the gate. The thought that Gennaro might be lurking90 near, however, filled her with alarm; and entreating91 Rafaele to depart at once and promising92 to visit him in the Camorrist abode on the morrow, she tore herself from his embrace.
As Rafaele withdrew with his companions, she stood for a moment as though in a reverie, still feeling the joyous thrill engendered by her lover's presence; then, hearing the sound of approaching steps, she turned hastily and cried out in alarm at the sight of Gennaro, who now stumbled into the garden through the little postern-door, his face white and haggard, and his whole appearance strangely wild.
On beholding93 Maliella, Gennaro's sunken eyes lighted up with passionate32 adoration; and approaching her with trembling, uncertain steps, and sinking upon his knees, he flung a bundle at her feet, murmuring brokenly: "For you! For you I did it!"
But Maliella sprang back, horror-struck; for the silvery moonlight showed her that the bundle contained the glittering Jewels of the Madonna!
Full of awe95, she gazed upon the sparkling gems96 until she became fascinated by their rich colour and beauty; and whilst Gennaro poured forth the story of how he had broken into the church and secured the treasures, explaining that he believed the Madonna had already forgiven his sacrilege in consideration of his overwhelming love, the half-dazed girl mechanically began to array herself in the ornaments97, placing the diadem98 on her head, and hanging the chains and bracelets99 upon her white neck and arms. The form of the kneeling Gennaro seemed to fade away from her sight altogether, and the glittering jewels conjured100 up before her mental vision the picture of her beloved Rafaele only; and, as in a trance, she began to murmur94 words of love, bidding her sweetheart admire her dazzling appearance, as though he were indeed at her side.
Gennaro, in his own over-wrought state of mind, now believed that the tender smiles and gentle love-phrases of the entranced girl were addressed to himself; and, full of joy that, as he imagined, his passion was at last returned, he clasped the jewel-decked form in his arms in a loving embrace.
Maliella, still under the strange spell of the mental vision of Rafaele which her vivid imagination and passionate desire had conjured up, yielded herself unresistingly to the mystical atmosphere of love which enveloped101 her senses; and as Gennaro, quite unsuspicious of her mistake, and almost mad with the unexpected joy of possession, held her in a close embrace, the half-dreaming girl, lost to her surroundings, uttered a deep sigh of unconscious content and swooned in his arms.
Meanwhile, Rafaele and his companions had returned to the meeting-place of the Camorrists; and here, in a lonely house on the outskirts102 of the city, a merry throng103 of outlaws104 had gathered to pass the remainder of the Festival night in an orgy of feasting, dancing and love-making.
On the entrance of the serenaders, a bevy105 of bold, pretty maidens106 surrounded the handsome Rafaele and endeavoured to win kisses and favours from him by their rival attentions; but, to their surprise and disappointment, the Camorrist leader was in no mood for their importunities, and instead of bestowing107 the eagerly-expected kisses, he chose instead to sing to them a happy love-song, in which he set before them the charms of his beautiful Maliella.
The Camorrist girls, piqued108 at his preference for a chance stranger, teased him unmercifully because he had not yet succeeded in carrying off his fair lady-love; but Rafaele, caring little for their spiteful taunts109, bade them proceed with their revels110, and noise and laughter soon reigned supreme.
Just as the hilarity111 was at its height, there came a sudden interruption; for, hearing a cry for help from without, Rafaele bade one of the revellers open the door. His command was instantly obeyed; and, to the astonishment112 of all, in rushed Maliella, still in her night attire113 and adorned114 with the Jewels of the Madonna.
On awakening115 from her swoon and finding herself in the arms of Gennaro, she had been filled with dismay on realising that she had, unwittingly, yielded herself to the passion of one suitor when her love was given to another; and, overcome with shame at this discovery, and still horrified116 at the recollection of the sacrilege which had been committed for her sake, she had struggled free from the detaining embrace of the young blacksmith, and, escaping from the garden, had hastened with all speed to seek protection and comfort from Rafaele.
So exhausted117 was the girl by her strong emotion and hasty flight, that, on finding herself at last in the presence of her real lover, she had only strength left to announce that she had fled from Gennaro who was even now following her, when she fell fainting to the floor; and as Rafaele bent118 over her in concern, he commanded a party of his companions to seek for Gennaro and bring him in, alive or dead.
Stung by the curious glances cast upon him by the saucy Camorrist maidens, Rafaele quickly succeeded in rousing Maliella; and upon his stern demand for an explanation of her present distraught condition, the unhappy girl was compelled to confess how she had, unconsciously, yielded herself to the passion of Gennaro whilst under the spell of her thoughts of Rafaele.
On hearing this strange story, derisive119 laughter arose on every side from the girls whose kisses the Camorrist leader had refused a short time before; and, stung to madness by their sneers120 and ridicule121, and believing that he had been fooled purposely by Maliella, Rafaele spurned122 the wretched girl, thrusting her from him with such force that she fell to the ground, thus revealing more conspicuously123 the dazzling jewels she still wore.
At sight of the Madonna Jewels, and realising that an act of sacrilege had been committed, an awed124 silence fell upon the revellers; but on hearing the distant voice of the now approaching Gennaro as his pursuers chased him, Maliella declared that the Jewels had been stolen by him for her sake from the sacred statue.
Full of horror at such a deed, the women and most of the men fled from the house; and as Gennaro staggered in, closely pursued, Rafaele sprang forward to slay125 him, but suddenly recoiled126 again superstitiously127 from one whom he now believed to be accursed.
Maliella, distracted by the sin which had been committed for her sake, and full of despair because Rafaele now disdained129 her love, poured forth passionate words of reproach upon the wretched Gennaro; and snatching from her neck and arms the flashing Jewels of the Madonna, she flung them to the ground at his feet and rushed from the house, demented, crying wildly: "To the sea! To the sea!"
Rafaele and all the revellers had by this time left the house, shudderingly130, as though it had been visited by the plague, for wild and lawless though they were, their superstitious128 beliefs still had power to fill them with terror because of the sacrilegious deed that had been committed; and Gennaro was thus left alone for the time being, though some of the bolder spirits amongst the Camorrists intended to return later to deal him his death-blow.
But Gennaro cared not whether he died by the hands of the Camorrists or not; for his whole being was now enveloped in horror for the deed of which he was guilty. Full of repentance131 and only longing for pardon, he crawled upon his knees towards a fresco132 figure of the Virgin which appeared upon one of the walls of the room, and prostrating133 himself before it, prayed earnestly for forgiveness.
A streak134 of rosy135 light from the rising sun at that moment pierced the gloomy twilight136; and taking this as a miraculous137 sign sent to him in answer to his prayers as a token of the Madonna's forgiveness, Gennaro uttered a cry of thanksgiving.
Then, still not deeming himself worthy to live after his deed of sacrilege, and overwhelmed by the despairing hopelessness of his unhappy love passion, he seized a knife from a table close at hand and plunged138 it into his heart.
At this moment, some of the Camorrists, accompanied by an angry mob of the townsfolk who had just discovered the crime that had been committed, burst into the house to wreak139 their vengeance140 upon the committer of sacrilege; but one and all stopped suddenly upon the threshold and dropped their weapons in silence as they gazed upon the limp form of the unhappy Gennaro lying dead beside the scattered141 Jewels of the Madonna.
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liking
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admiration
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