Part 3: Chapters 33-35 Summary

Fiammetta and Bucino are at a loss for what to do. They worry that La Draga will be tortured, for she is in prison awaiting her trial. Later, she will be sentenced. Fiammetta tries to use her influence with one of her clients, a Senator, to free La Draga; however, the case is so public and such a hot topic for the community, that the Senator's hands are tied. One of the things that he can help them with, however, is smuggling food to their friend in prison. They send food regularly, but worry that it is not making it through. Finally, though La Draga has been sentenced to death, the Senator has enough influence to allow one of them to visit her in jail and to bring her food. Fiammetta decides that it must be Bucino, and so...