"Well, here I am."
Dick was as cool as Captain Joaquin himself, and stood awaiting the pleasure of that notorious outlaw.
"Do you happen to have a pair of handcuffs with you?"
"Yes, a couple of pairs."
"One will answer the purpose. Let's have 'em, and one of my men will see how they will fit you."
"Just a word first."
"What is it?"
"What do you intend doing with me?"
"That is something you will learn all in good time. Come! the handcuffs!"
"If it is your intention to kill me, I may as well die right here as anywhere; if you intend to give me a chance for my life, all right."