Chapter 20 Chapter 20 Private Talk

Joam.Galar and Torres were alone in this room, and no one could hear their conversation or see their expressions. They looked at each other in silence. Did the wanderer hesitate to speak?Does he know Joam.Would Galar answer his request with contemptuous silence? Yes, without a doubt!So Torres didn't ask a question.When the conversation began, he played the role of accuser with great confidence. Joam, he said, your name is not Galar, but D'Acosta. Hearing Torres add the criminal's name to him, Joam.Galal shuddered involuntarily, but he didn't refute. Your name is Joam.D'Acosta, continued Torres, twenty-three years ago, you were an employee of the governor of Tijuca, in which case you were charged with robbery and murder!

Joam.Galar remained silent, surprising Torres with his uncanny composure.Was he wrong in his charge against his host?Won't!Because in the face of these terrible accusations, Joam.Galar did not fly into a rage.Obviously, he was wondering what Torres was up to. Joam.D'Acosta, continued Torres, and I repeat, you were charged with the diamond heist and sentenced to death, and then a few hours before your execution, you heard from Vera.Rika Prison Escape!Don't you want to say something? Torres asked this straight to the point, and he was answered by a long silence.Joam.Galal sat down calmly.Leaning on a small table, he stared up at his accuser.

Why don't you speak?Torres said. What do you want me to say?Joam.Gallard just said this. I want you to retort, said Torres slowly, that it would prevent me from saying to the police chief in Manao that this man was easily identified and identified, despite his disappearance for twenty-three years, that he was Diamond Tijuca The mastermind of the robbery was the accomplice of the murderer who killed the soldiers of the convoy, and he was an escaped death row prisoner, this Joam.Galar's real name was Joam.Dacosta. Therefore, Joam.If my answer pleases you, said Galar, I need not be afraid of you, Torres.

There is nothing to be afraid of, because then it will be meaningless for you or for me to talk about it. Does it mean nothing to you or me?Joam.Gallard asked, don't you need my money to buy your silence? No, no matter what price you pay! So what exactly do you want? Joam.Galar, said Torres, my advice is this.Don't rush to refuse, don't forget that you are in my palm. What is your suggestion?Joam.Gallard asked.Torres thought for a while.He was amazed at the attitude of the criminal whose life was in his hands.He had thought that there would be a fierce quarrel, pleas, and tears. This is a person who has been convicted of a heinous crime, but his attitude is extremely calm and composed.Finally, Torres folded his arms and said:

You have a daughter.I like her very much and I want to marry her. Obviously, Joam.Galar had already expected that such a person would be unscrupulous, so his request did not make him lose his cool. So, he said, the honorable Torres wants to enter the home of a murderer and robber? Only I have the right to judge what I do, Torres said, as long as I want to be Joam.Galar's son-in-law, I will definitely be. Don't you know, Torres, that my daughter is going to marry Manoel P.Valdes? You can dump Manoel.Valdes. So what if my daughter refuses? Then tell her everything, I know her, she will agree.Torres said brazenly.

everything? everything, if necessary.Between her own feelings and the honor of the family, the life of her father, she would not hesitate. What a scumbag you are, Torres!Joam.Galal said calmly. Scumbags and murderers are naturally friendly. Hearing this, Joam.Galar got up, walked up to Torres, looked him straight in the face and said: Torres, the reason why you asked to enter Joam.Da Costa's home because you know he's innocent! Indeed! And, Joam.Galar added that you have the evidence to prove his innocence, and you will not make it public until you marry his daughter! Joam.Galal, let's open the skylight and talk straight.Torres lowered his voice and said, after listening to my words, see if you still dare to refuse to marry your daughter to me!

Go ahead, Torres. Ah, yes, Torres stopped in the middle of his sentence, as if regretting what he had said, yes, you are innocent!I know it all, because I know the original culprit, and I can prove your innocence! What about the criminal bastard? he died. died!Joam.exclaimed Galar, turning pale for a moment, as if the words had robbed him of all hope of restoring his honor. Dead, Torres said, I met him long after he committed the crime, I didn't know he committed the crime then.He personally wrote down the entire process of the diamond heist so that it can be preserved in detail.As the deadline approached, he felt very guilty.He knows, Joam.Da Costa's hideout, knowing the innocent started a new life incognito.He knows that he is rich and has a happy family, and he also knows that he is not happy inside!He wants to restore his rightful reputation and give him joy!But death came and he asked me, his friend, to do what he hadn't done!He handed over to me the evidence of Dacosta's innocence, told me to pass it on to him, and died.

What's his name!Joam.Galal asked excitedly. You'll know when I'm part of your family! What about this document? Joam.Galar can't wait to pounce on Torres, find and take away the evidence of his innocence. Put this document in a safe place, Torres said, and you will only get it if your daughter becomes my wife.Now, do you still refuse to marry your daughter to me? Yes, Joam.Galar replied, but I can give you half of the property in exchange for this document. Half of your property!Torres exclaimed, I accept it, but as Mina's dowry! This is how you fulfill the last wish of a dying man, a remorseful criminal who entrusts you to atone for the crimes he committed on his behalf!

exactly! Say it again, Torres, Joam.exclaimed Galar, you are a scumbag! Let it be. Because I'm not a criminal, we're not wired to be friendly. So, you refuse? Yes! Then it is you who suffer, Joam.Galar.In pre-trial, everything is against you!You've been sentenced to death, and you know, in these kinds of sentences, the government says there's no commutation.Once I report, you will be arrested!Once caught, they will be executed!I will report on you! Although Joam.Galar was able to control himself, but at this moment he couldn't bear it anymore, and he almost rushed towards Torres.

But a gesture from the bastard calmed his anger. Be careful, said Torres, your wife doesn't know her husband's name is Joam.D'Acosta, your children don't even know that their father's name is Joam.Da Costa, your actions will reveal everything to them! Joam.Galar stopped, and returned to his calm and usual indifference. This conversation has been going on for too long, he said as he walked towards the door, I know what to do! Just wait and see, Joam.Galar!For the last time, Torres said he couldn't believe the dastardly blackmail scheme had failed. Joam.Galar ignored him.He pushed open the door on the side of the corridor, motioned for Torres to follow him, and the two of them walked toward the middle of the raft, where the whole family was gathered.

Benito, Manoel, all stood up anxiously.They saw Torres gesticulating aggressively, his eyes blazing with anger. On the contrary, Joam was calm and calm, with a smile on his face, in stark contrast to him. The two stopped in front of Yaquita and others, and no one dared to speak to him. One last time, Joam.Galar, said Torres, I want your answer. My answer is this. He said to his wife: Special circumstances, Yaquita, have forced me to change some of the arrangements I had made regarding the marriage of Mina and Manoel. You finally agree!cried Torres. Joam.Galar ignored him, but glanced at him contemptuously. But, hearing these words, Manoel felt his heart was about to break.Mina stood up, pale, as if seeking support from her mother.Yaquita threw her arms around her, protecting her. Father!cried Benito, who was standing in Joam.Between Galar and Torres, what do you mean? I mean, Joam.Galar raised his voice and said that it was too late at Pala to marry Manoel and Mina!Tomorrow the wedding will take place on the raft, officiated by Father Passana, but first I must speak to Manoel, if he does not want to postpone the marriage either! well!Dad, Dad!cried the young man. You can't call me that yet, Manoel, Joam.There was an unspeakable anguish in his voice, Galar said. At this moment, Torres crossed his arms and glanced at Joam's family with great pride. Well, this is your final answer.He spoke to Joam.Galal held out his hand. No, this is not my final answer! So what's your final answer? This is it, Torres!I am the master here, whether you like it or not, please leave the big raft immediately! Yes, immediately!Benito applauds loudly, or I'll throw you into the river! Torres shrugged. Don't threaten me, he said, it's no use!I also want to leave the big raft at once.But you'll remember me, Joam.Galar!We will see you soon! If it were up to me!Joam.Galar says we'll see you sooner than you think!Tomorrow I will call on Ribeiro, the prefect of the province, and I have told him the date of my arrival in Manao, and if you have the courage, go to the judge and wait to see me! See you at Judge Ribeiro's!Clearly, Torres said, he was overwhelmed. Joam.Galar showed Torres the boat with the utmost contempt, and four of his men sent Torres at once to the shore nearest the island. The scumbag is finally gone. The whole family was still in panic, and no one dared to break Joam's silence.But the lively Fragoso hadn't fully realized the seriousness of the situation, he went to Joam.Galal side says: Suppose the wedding of Mademoiselle Mina and Monsieur Manoel takes place tomorrow on the raft Yours is happening at the same time, my friend.Joam.Gallal said softly. Then he gestured to Manoel, and they entered the room together. Joam.The conversation between Galard and Manoel lasted half an hour, but to the whole family it seemed like a century, when finally the door opened. Manoel came out alone. His gaze was very determined. He walked up to Yaquita and called out: Mom!He said to Mina, my wife.Say to Benito: Brother.Then he turned to Lina and Fragoso and said to everyone: See you tomorrow! He knew Joam.Everything that happened between Galar and Torres.He knew for a year, Joam.Galar has been communicating with Judge Ribeiro without telling his family, and obtained the support of the judge.He explained the facts to the judge and finally convinced him of his innocence.He knew Joam.Galar's trip has only one purpose, to ask for a retrial of the hateful case that has victimized him for a long time. He doesn't want his daughter and son-in-law to bear this terrible burden again. Yes, Manoel knew everything, and he knew Joam.Galar or Joam.Da Costa is innocent, his misfortune has made him nobler and more holy! But there is one thing he doesn't know, that is, there is physical evidence that can prove the innocence of the manor owner, and it is in the hands of Torres.Joam.Gallard wanted the judge to use the evidence, which would prove his innocence, if Torres hadn't lied. Manoel told everyone that he was going to visit Father Passana and ask him to prepare for the two weddings. The next day, the 24th of August, just an hour before the wedding, a large boat, coming from the right bank of the Amazon, stopped near the raft. With the efforts of a dozen oarsmen, it galloped from Manao, with the sheriff and several policemen on board, and the sheriff identified himself and boarded the raft. Joam.The Galar family finished their makeup and were coming out of the house. Joam.Galar!said the sheriff. I am.Joam.Gallard said. Joam.Gallard, said the sheriff, your name is Joam.Dacosta!Two names refer to one person!I want to arrest you. After hearing these words, Yaquita and Mina were stunned, stopped and stood still. My father is a murderer!Benito spoke to Joam.Gallard goes. Joam motioned him to be silent. I just have one question, Joam.Gallard said firmly to the inspector, Did Ribeiro, the prefect of Manao, order you to arrest me? No, said the sheriff, the judge who succeeded Ribeiro ordered me to arrest you immediately.Judge Ribeiro suffered a sudden stroke last night, remained unconscious, and died at two o'clock that night. he died!Joam.Galar screamed, he was frightened by the news for a moment, he died! But he immediately raised his head and said to his wife and children: My kinsmen, only Judge Ribeiro knows my innocence!The judge's death is a fatal blow to me, but I will not despair because of it! He turned to Manoel and said: Resigned to fate.I'd like to see if God will do justice! The sheriff signaled the police to come forward and arrest Joam.Galar. Speak up, Dad!Benito, who was desperate to the extreme, said loudly, as long as you say a word, even if you use force, we must clarify this misunderstanding. You are just its victim! No misunderstanding, boy, Joam.Gallard said, Joam.Dacosta and Joam.Galal was alone.I am indeed Joam.Dacosta!I am a man of integrity. Twenty-three years ago, a false trial unjustly sentenced me to death, making me a scapegoat for the original murderer.Children I swear one last time, on your lives and on the life of your mother, that I am completely innocent. You can't talk to your kindred, said the sheriff, you're my prisoner, Joam.Galal I will strictly follow orders. Joam.Galar steadied the frightened children and servants with his hand, and said: Let them enforce the laws of men before waiting for the laws of God! Then, with his head held high, he boarded the ship. It appears that, of all those present, JoamGalar was the only one not overwhelmed by the sudden blow, even though he was the object of it.