"If that be the case, Ruiz, I will ask you to do me a service."
"What is it?"
"Saddle Madrina at the same time."
"Your mare?"
"Yes."
"Are you going out too?"
"I want to pay a visit to my nurse, whom I have not seen for a long time. I am anxious to speak a few words with her."
"Will you go alone to the rancho?"
"Unless you give me the pleasure of your company."
"Do you doubt it, sister?"