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The two "militarios" had designs of their own. Base ones they were, and intended for the humiliation of Carlos. Approaching him, they inquired why he had not attempted the last feat. "I did not think it worth while," answered the cibolero, in a modest tone. "Ho!" cried Roblado, tauntingly; "my good fellow. You must have other reasons than that.
Like most Mexican militarios, he could boast of his bonnes fortunes, which he often did. These have become more rare since receiving the sword-thrust from his American adversary in the duel at Chihuahua, which not only cost him three front teeth, but a hideous scar across the cheek. The teeth have been replaced, but the scar cannot be effaced; it remains a frightful cicatrix.
In such an uncertain state of things it was but natural that the militarios should feel themselves masters of the situation, and act accordingly. This remote province, lying like an oasis in the midst of uninhabited wilds, was surrounded on all sides by tribes of hostile Indians.
On the contrary, cases of equal barbarity wishes and acts still more inhuman are by no means rare under the skies of "Nuevo Mexico." The young ranchero, who had accompanied the party to the upper plain, insisted upon fair play. Though but a ranchero, he was classed among the "ricos," and, being a fellow of spirit, urged Carlos' rights, even in the face of the moustached and scowling militarios.
When that passed, voices were heard exclaiming, "Impossible!" "He is mad!" "Pah! he's joking!" "Esta burlando los militarios!" Carlos sat playing with his bridle-rein, and waiting for a reply. He had not long to wait. Vizcarra and Roblado muttered some hasty words between themselves; and then, with an eagerness of manner, Roblado cried out "I accept the wager!"
It is not so contemptible a feat to rein up on the edge of that `zanca. You fear a ducking, I fancy?" This was uttered in a tone of banter, loud enough for all to hear; and Captain Roblado wound up his speech with a jeering laugh. Now, it was just this ducking that the militarios wished to see.
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