human
I will go round at once, the man said,
gpt
I understand that you may not meet them to-night; if not, I will meet you again in Seville. How long will you be finding out about them?
human
I shall know in half an hour, señor; if they are not here I shall be back here in less than an hour, but if I find them I shall be detained longer in order to talk over with them the offer your worship makes.
gpt
Very well; in an hour you will find me in the street opposite the inn. I shall wait there until you come. If all is well make a sign and I will follow you. Do not mention to them that I have in any way disguised myself. Our acquaintance was so short that I don't fancy they had time to examine me very closely; and I have my own reasons for wishing that they should not be acquainted with my ordinary appearance, and have therefore to some extent disguised myself.
human
I will say nothing about it, the muleteer replied.
gpt
Your worship can depend upon my discretion.
human
That is right, Gerald said.
gpt
We may have future dealings together, and I can reward handsomely those I find trustworthy and punish those who in the slightest degree disobey my orders.
human
It is all settled, señor. I found the men much dispirited at the loss of their captain and comrades; and when I proposed to them to take service under the cabbalero who wrought them such mischief the other day, they jumped at the idea, saying that under such a valiant leader there was no fear of the failure of any enterprise they might undertake.