And after this bit of buffoonery, the two gauchos bowed, as Scaramouche would have done, and withdrew apparently quite satisfied with themselves.
Emile followed them with a look for a short time, and then turning towards Tyro:
"No matter, my friend," said he laughing, "it must be confessed that those two fellows are very well matched, physically and morally."
"Yes, they are a pretty pair."
"I expect we shall soon hear something more of them."
"Probably," answered the Guarani, becoming thoughtful. "I will watch them."
"You are right; as to me, I shall worry myself no more about them. Well, good night. I shall go and regain the time they have caused me to lose. I am very sleepy. What a capital invention is that siesta!"
The young man stretched himself on the grass, closed his eyes, and in five minutes he was sound asleep.
Tyro, after a few moments reflection, left him to his repose.