"All the better; they will march with greater impetuosity."
"They must soon see the bottom of their purses."
"Do you think so?"
"I am sure of it; they have been playing since eight in the morning, so the pulquero says."
"Without leaving off?" the sailor said, in surprise.
"They have not ceased for an instant."
"All the better."
"By the bye," one of the strangers remarked, "have you come alone? Where are the men you promised to bring?"
"They are here, and you will see them in a moment."
"Very good. Then it is still for this night?"