"That makes her crime all the more odious."
"Aren't you blinded, uncle?"
"It has cost me much to believe it; but I can no longer have any doubt."
"I regret your annoyance from the bottom of my heart; but allow me to doubt it absolutely...."
"Do you know who the infamous wretch is who has dishonored my name," demanded Señor de Rivera, coming closer and speaking into Miguel's ear,—"This viper, also, I have warmed in my bosom!"
"Who?"
"Facundo! My fraternal friend, Facundo!"
"Señor Hojeda!"
"Not another word more!" exclaimed Don Bernardo, raising his arm majestically. "You are a member of my family; you are married, and I have told you my secret—to prepare your mind. A terrible catastrophe is threatening all our heads."
"But, uncle!"