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We therefore wish one of you to retire with a good grace, and the other to surrender himself, that we may teach him a second law of the desert, `blood for blood." "It is some anchorite whose brain is turned by solitude," said Pedro Diaz; "I shall terminate the conference with a bullet from my rifle." "No!" cried Don Estevan, stopping him, "let us see first how far this folly will go.
Don Estevan spurred his horse forward, despite the repugnance of the animal to advance; and a few paces further on, behind a clump of wild aloe plants, he perceived the body of a horse stretched out upon the sand.
He told Fabian who he was that Don Estevan was no other than his uncle, Antonio de Mediana of the marriage of his mother with Don Juan his father of the consequent chagrin of the younger brother of his infamous design, and the manner it had been carried into execution.
"Is only equalled by the tenderness of your conscience," interrupted Don Estevan, still keeping up his tone of raillery. "Well, but has this young man not confided to you any other secret? You have had a long ride together, and an opportunity to talk of many things. For instance, has he said nothing to you about an affair of the heart? has he not told you he was in love?" "Por Dios!
Here the haciendado communicated to Don Estevan the particulars which the monk had gathered at the death-bed of the widow of Arellanos, and which seemed to produce a strong impression on the Spaniard; but although the conversation continued for some time longer, I shall not here detail what was said, but return to the Senator, who with anxious heart was now awaiting Don Estevan in the apartment which had been assigned to the latter.
"Why this halt, Diaz?" said Don Estevan, impatiently, "we have lost time enough already." "Prudence exacts that we should look about us before proceeding. The knave may be hidden about here, as we have tracked him up to the rock; he may not be alone, and we have everything to fear from him." Don Estevan made a gesture of disdain.
It was, therefore, without repugnance that the attendants of Don Estevan heard this news from Cuchillo since, although their route of march would be extended in making the detour by the Hacienda del Venado, they knew they would enjoy several days of pleasant repose at this hospitable mansion.
Pepe shook his head in the negative. "If you mean the fellow in the yellow jacket," said he, "I fancy the devil has him under his protection; for I had a fair sight on him and yet he's off! He's not alone, however; there are four other horsemen along with him; and in one of these gentleman I have recognised him whom they here call Don Estevan de Arechiza, but who is no other than "
The moon once more poured her soft, silvery light upon the grove of oranges, as if no crime had ever been attempted in that tranquil spot. Don Estevan did not go to rest; but for a long time paced to and fro across his ample chamber, with the air of one accustomed to watch over ambitious projects while others were asleep.
It was he whom I met at the village of Huerfano, where you saw us renew our acquaintance; and at that interview he has made known to me the secret of an immense placer of gold whither I intend to conduct my expedition. "And now, Senor Senator," continued Don Estevan, "you need not proceed farther with us.
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