"Good: then promise me only one thing."
"What is it?"
"To make no attempt on the life of Captain Melendez."
The Jaguar hesitated.
"Well?" Loyal Heart went on.
"I will do everything to save it."
"Thanks!" then, turning to Tranquil, who stood motionless by his side, he said—
"Take your place again, brother, and breakfast with this caballero, I answer for him body for body; if in two months from this day he does not give you a satisfactory explanation of his conduct, I, who am bound by no oath, will reveal to you this mystery, which appears, and really is, inexplicable for you."
The Jaguar started, and gave Loyal Heart a searching glance, which produced no effect, however, on the hunter's indifferently placid face.
The Canadian hesitated for a few moments, but at length took his place again by the fire, muttering—.