Chapters 19-20 Summary

The meeting between Don Croce and Turi took place two days later in Montelepre. They met in the house of Adonis. Don Croce says that Turi has seen the government's plans. If Turi agrees to help in the elections, the government will not implement the plans and will give him a pardon after the elections.

Turi wants to know how Don Croce can be sure that the government will keep its promise. Don Croce says that he will personally guarantee it. Turi wants the assurance personally from the Minister and he wants something in writing. He is told by Don Croce that the Catholic Church will support a pardon and will have a cardinal function as an intermediary. Turi says he will send Aspanu with Don Croce.

In Palermo the Cardinal promises a sermon on Easter that supports Guiliano if they...