human
And did you ask the Governor, señora?
gpt
The old dotard! He did but shrug his shoulders and offer me a diamond necklace in exchange for my pretty puppet of a plaything. It is plain Melinza has some hold upon him, what it is I cannot guess; but it is stronger than my wishes. He would sooner brave my anger than oppose his nephew's schemes.
human
Doña Orosia, I said at last,
gpt
Not yet, child--not unless there is no other way to thwart them both. Look-- she said, and threw a purse of gold pieces on the bed beside me.
human
This is your purchase money, and 'twill serve to buy assistance. When I could make no better terms, I was forced to take this and a kiss to boot--Pah! and she rubbed her cheek.
gpt
To-morrow, when the tide is full, the _Virgen de la Mar_ will leave the harbour. Before then I must contrive your escape.
human
And Barbara's,
gpt
Upon my soul, we had all forgotten the old woman. She might have gone well enough with the other prisoners; but how am I to smuggle _two_ women from the town?