"I see that you are beginning to understand me, and that, between the pair of us, we shall come to something."
"You are not rich," the senator remarked, frankly approaching the point.
"I am forced to confess that I am not actually rolling in wealth," he answered, with an ironical glance at his more than ragged attire.
"Well, if you like I will make you a rich man at one stroke."
"What do you mean by rich, señor?" the bandit asked, distrustfully.
"I mean to put you in possession of a sum which will not only protect you from want, but also allow you to indulge your fancy, while living honestly."
"Honesty is a virtue only within reach of those who can spend money without wanting it," the adventurer remarked sententiously.
"Be it so; I will render you rich, to use your language."
"It will cost a good deal," Kidd answered, impudently, "for I have very peculiar tastes."
"I dare say; but no matter. I have in Upper California a hacienda, of which I will hand you the title deeds this very day."