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The local prefect had written to Paris that one word from De Franchi would end the dispute , and Louis had appealed to him . To-night Lucien was to arrange matters with Orlandi , as he had already done with Colona , and the meeting-place was at the ruins of the Castle of Vicentello d'Istria . It was a steep ascent , but we arrived in good time , and while we sat and waited , Lucien told me terrible stories of feuds and vengeance . Orlandi made his appearance exactly at nine o'clock , and after some discussion agreed to Lucien 's terms . I found that I was expected to act as surety for Orlandi , and accepted the responsibility . `` You will now be able to tell my brother , on your return to Paris , that it 's all been settled as he wished , '' said Lucien . On our way home Lucien showed wonderful marksmanship with his gun , and admitted he was equally skillful with the pistol .