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Updated: September 19, 2025
I imagined another intrigue like that of Almaviva, but was again disconcerted in all my suppositions. The supposed lover turned out to be the husband of the lady, and a noted contrabandista; and all his mysterious signs and movements had doubtless some smuggling scheme in view.
I could not help noticing the "hombre de bien" myself; and no more could I help fancying, after a short observation, that the rancho was indebted for the honour of his presence more to the black eyes of Jesusita than to any zeal on his part regarding the spiritual welfare of the contrabandista or his family.
"I had grown weary of waiting, Count," said the King. "I came on, and I have heard all that I wished. Senor Contrabandista, I, your King, ask your pardon. I ask it as a bitterly stricken, hunted man who has been driven by his misfortunes to see enemies on every hand, and who has grown accustomed to lead a weary life, halting ever between doubt and despair."
What's the matter now?" For in answer to a shrill whistle that rang loudly in echoes from the roof, every contrabandista in the place sprang up and seized his carbine, their captain setting the example. "No, no," he said, turning to the two lads. "Finish your breakfast, and eat well, boys. It may be a long time before you get another chance.
The fourth night was spent in the forest by the campfire of some more of Antonio's friends. On one occasion, but for the fortunate possession of a passport, the affairs of Egypt would have involved Borrow in some difficulties with the authorities. At another time, for safety's sake, he had to part from Antonio and proceed on his way alone, picking up the contrabandista further on the road.
"I d'know whether you have been dreaming or not, but you have been snoring till I was ashamed of you, and the more I stirred you up the more you would keep on saying, `Ramrod." "Bah! Nonsense!" "That's what I thought, comrade. But steady! Here he is again." "Ah, my young friend!" said the contrabandista, holding out his hand. "Better after your long sleep?" "Better? Yes," replied Pen eagerly.
And it was beyond these stacks of smuggled goods that their contrabandista friend signed to the lads to seat themselves. One of the men brought them coffee and freshly fried ham and cake, which the captain shared with them and joined heartily in the meal. "I say, Pen," whispered Punch, "do tell him in `parlyvoo' that I say he's a trump! Fight for him and the King! I should just think we will!
The doctor puzzled them, and the quantity of his belongings. "It ain't pearls," said Handy Solomon. It ain't Chinks, for we are cruising sou'-sou'-west. Likely it's trade, trade down in the Islands." We were all below. The captain himself had the wheel. Discipline, while strict, was not conventional. "Contrabandista," muttered the Mexican, "for dat he geev us double pay."
"Now, look here, my lad; I presume you have had your eyes about you during the time that you were a prisoner, when you were escaping, and when you were with the contrabandista and had that adventure with the Spanish gentleman whom you suppose to be the King. By the way, why did you suppose that he was the King?"
I insisted upon receiving payment in advance, and there is therefore no need for me to see him again; I shall consequently leave Pinar del Rio, and resume my former occupation of contrabandista.
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