"I have strong inclination to try it."
"Do so, Excellency; I have three horses at a spot where no one but myself could find them."
"Why, three horses?" the young man asked, pricking up his ears.
"Because, doubtless, you do not wish to ride with me only, but will take someone with you."
Don Sancho, understanding that the Major-domo had penetrated his thoughts, made up his mind at once.
"Let us play fairly," he said, "can you be faithful."
"I am so, and devoted too, Excellency, as you have a proof."
"What assures me that you are not laying a trap for me?"
"With what object?"
"That of obtaining a reward from the Count."