Chapter 34

Lorenzo After Giácomo leaves, I place my hands on the table and face each of the Capos. Some look at me with respect, others with defiance, and some exchange glances among themselves. I start with those. “Don Mazza, tell me.” “We received the Underboss’s invitation only for a small gathering, because, in fact, our daughters and sons need to marry.” “I see. So only your family, the De Luca, and the Caruso were invited to discuss marriage, according to the Underboss.” It’s an outright lie, but they will insist on it. “Did you reach any conclusion?” “We didn’t have time,” he adds, referring to our arrival. “Well then, let’s not let this night go to waste, shall we?” All of them intend to marry their daughters to some of my brothers. Don Mazza has Maria and his son Andrea. Don Caruso ha