human
In your care, _señor_? The girl is here as prisoner to Bill Lacy.
gpt
So I told Mendez, he said indifferently.
human
But he is in ill humour this morning, and took small interest in the affair. It was only when I promised to take full charge that he consented to your remaining at all. 'Tis my advice that you let well enough alone. You know who rules here.
gpt
If there is evil done, the debt will be paid.
human
Billy Lacy, you mean, no doubt. That is a matter for him to settle with Mendez. It is not my affair, for I only obey my chief. However, _señors_, 'tis no evil that is contemplated, only we prefer guarding the secrets of this valley ourselves. That is what angers Mendez, the fact that Lacy uses this rendezvous as a prison during our absence. We found one here when we returned--guarded by an American. Now you come with another. _Caramba_! You think we stand this quietly? How do we know what may result from such acts? What sheriff's posse may be on your trail? Bill Lacy! _Dios_! if Bill Lacy would make prisoners, let him keep them somewhere else than here. Mendez takes no prisoners--he knows a better way than doing things like that.
gpt
But, _señor_, this is a woman.
human
Of which I am well aware, bowing gallantly.
gpt
Otherwise I should not have interfered, and offered my services. But we have talked enough. You have had the word, and you know the law of our compact. Do you obey me, or shall I call the chief--God be merciful to your soul, if I do.
human
All right then, went on the Mexican sharply.
gpt
Yes, _señor_.
human
Tell him I sent you. He will have his orders; they are that you be shot if you attempt to leave before Mendez gives the word. 'Tis not long now till we learn who is chief here--Bill Lacy or Pascual Mendez. Come, _señorita_, you are safe with me.