"Life," said the other sullenly.

"Your crime?"

"Asesinatos."

"How many?"

Baggin's eyes narrowed.

"Three murders, eh?" he said. Then, "You would like to earn a thousand pesetas?" he asked.

The man's eyes lit up.

Baggin turned to the troubled Grayson.

"You, can go on, Grayson," he said. "I shall see you to-night. In the meantime, I wish to have a little talk with our friend here."