human
Aha! exclaims the _vaqueano_, pulling up again ere he has proceeded three lengths of his horse;
gpt
No, answers Aguara.
human
Their nearest way's along the river, down as far as our old _tolderia_. After that--
gpt
Sh! interrupts the Paraguayan, leaning over, and speaking in a cautious whisper,
human
Did you not hear something? Like the chinking of a bitt curb? I shouldn't wonder if they're in among those bushes. Suppose you stay here and keep watch along the bank, while I go and beat up that bit of cover?
gpt
Just as it please you,
human
Give me two or three of your fellows along. Not that I have any fear to encounter the _gringo_ alone--poor weak creature, still wearing his green spectacles, I suppose. Far from it. But still there's no harm in having help, should he attempt to give trouble. Besides, I'll want some one to look after the _muchachita_!
gpt
Take as many as you wish.
human
Oh! two will be sufficient; that pair nearest us.