"No," the other answered, "this caballero was most desirous of seeing you, for certain reasons he will himself explain; so I thought I had better carry out his wishes."
"Good; we will settle with him in a moment. What have you done?"
"What you ordered me."
"Then you have succeeded?"
"Completely."
"Bravo, my friend! Tell me all about it."
"What need of details?" the American answered, looking meaningly at the dragoon, who stood motionless a couple of paces from him.
The Jaguar understood him.
"That is true," he said, "suppose we see of what sort of wood this man is made;" and addressing the soldier, he added, "Come hither, my good fellow."
"Here I am, at your orders, Captain."