T.V. Picture Stories 9 - Sword of Freedom #1

The story "Violetta" follows a man named Marco who is accused of murdering Count Ludovico. Marco discovers a secret list written by the dying Count that names Antonio as the true culprit, and he enlists the help of a woman named Violetta to prove his innocence. With Violetta's assistance in obtaining evidence against Antonio, Marco successfully defends himself at trial before the magistrates. The judges find Marco not guilty and sentence him to be beheaded in three days, though Marco is grateful that Violetta was not present to witness the climax of his betrayal.