"Who on earth told you that fine story?"
"Who? why the general himself."
"That is a little too strong."
"Come, think a little. About three or four years back, I do not know exactly which, did you not after leaving Guadalajara——?"
"Wait a minute," the count said hurriedly. "It would be strange if the person I saved were really the same——"
"Strange or no, it is."
"Well, then, that is famous for us."
"By Jove! We have a powerful friend, who will defend us tooth and nail against all comers. That is famous. I really believe Providence is declaring for us."
"I did not know that the Mexicans were gifted with so excellent a memory."
"I rather think it is the Mexican ladies in this case."