human
How can Nacena assist you? In what way?
gpt
By helping us to get the paleface out of her prison. It is Gaspar who speaks.
human
She is imprisoned, is she not?
gpt
She is.
human
And where is she kept?
gpt
In the _toldo_ of the _cacique_.
human
She has charge of the paleface captive.
gpt
ejaculates Gaspar with delight in his eyes, as in those of Cypriano.
human
Nothing could be better than that. And now that we have Shebotha here, no one will be guarding the prisoner--will there?
gpt
Alas, yes!
human
Who? interrogates Gaspar.
gpt
What is he--if it be a man?
human
Yes, a man. A white man, like yourselves; one who has been long with our tribe--a captive taken many years ago from some of the countries south. He is Shebotha's own slave, and watches over the paleface when she is out of the _toldo_.
gpt
adding, in _sotto voce_, to his two companions,
human
It seems better still; a bit of rare good luck; that is, if this white man, whoever he be, isn't grown Indianised, as I've known some to be. Then to the girl.
gpt
Shebotha's slave, you say? In that case, he should be wanting to regain his liberty, and we may give him the chance. If need be, we can take him along, too. You understand, Nacena?
human
I do.
gpt
Then you agree to assist us?
human
Say yes!
gpt
Her vengeance is to be dreaded. If I do as you wish me, Shebotha--
human
Won't hurt a hair of your head, says Gaspar, interrupting.
gpt
Nor can't. She'll not be near enough to do you any injury. That worthy woman is on the eve of a long journey, to be made in our company, if you agree to assist us in getting the paleface away. You do agree to it, _amiga mia_?