"That is true; but we are not much better," Don Serapio said significantly.
El Alferez frowned. "Can you be frightened?" he said, haughtily.
"We are not afraid of dying, but only of failing."
"That is my business: I answer for success on my head."
"We are perfectly aware of what you are capable, Señor; but we are only four men, and after all——"
"And the boat's crew?"
"That is true; but they are only sixteen men."
"They will be enough."
"I wish it, but can hardly reckon on it."
"Well, say whether you are resolved to obey me at all hazards?"