«For us, for the whole city of Jesi, Franciolini is dead. Until new disposition, being the highest office in the city, I will assume the function of vicar of the People’s Capitan. By the will of God!»
Someone applauded, few individuals to tell the truth, someone from the bottom of the square tried to shout «Long life to Cardinal Baldeschi», but the majority of the present people began to retire, some to earn a few taverns, some to reach the home. Judge Uberti and lawyer Honorati had also left the stage, while Lucia felt held back by the handshake of her uncle, who did not allow her to leave, forcing her to watch the show until the last tongue of fire was extinguished. Only then, late in the evening, the Cardinal forced her to follow him along Via delle Botteghe to reach the family residen
