"I will obey you, brother: but when am I to light the fire?"
"How long do you propose remaining here?"
"I intend to leave immediately after our interview."
"This evening, then?"
"Yes, brother."
"Ah, ah, then there is a Spanish vessel in the neighbourhood?"
"Probably so, brother; but if you discover it and capture it, how shall I succeed in returning to Hispaniola?"
"That is true; this consideration saves the Gavachos: but believe, after due reflection, I think it my duty to give you some advice."
"Whatever it may be, brother, coming from you, I shall receive it with pleasure."
"Well, then, carry out your intention. Start at once; tomorrow it will not be pleasant for you in these waters, and I would not answer for your safety or that of your vessel. Do you comprehend me?"