"We cannot have two leaders," said the brigand Ymeniz.
"No, no."
"Then we must have neither, as the matter stands."
"Unless one gives way."
"No," ejaculated the Italian, fiercely, "unless Tomaso likes to decide by the sword which of us shall have the lead."
"I'm agreed to that," retorted Tomaso, promptly. "Let us fight for it, and may the best man win."
"Agreed."
"Hurrah, hurrah!"
A ring was formed, and preparations made for the deadly encounter.
As they were not agreed about the choice of weapons, a coin was thrown up, and Toro won.