"And for that I have counted on you."
"On me?"
"Yes."
"How can I help you?"
"Without you the affair is impracticable."
"In that case, little sister, I am greatly afraid that—"
"Remember your oath."
"Go on. I am listening."
"I have lived a long time among the Indians, whose manners and language I am acquainted with. I intend to get into their camp unnoticed, in order to learn where Don Sylvio is."
"Good-bye, Mercedes."