"Nothing leads to the supposition."
"Nothing, indeed, señorita."
"Well, I wish you to shut up the venta."
"Shut up the venta! What for?"
"I will tell you."
"Is it really very important?"
"Very."
"Speak, then, Niña, I am all ears."
The maiden gave the half-breed, who was standing in front of her, a long and searching glance, leant her elbow gracefully on the table, and said, quietly—
"I am anxious, Lanzi."