"I do not wish for conditions on your part, bribón," replied don Zeno. "You deserve the garotte. Now answer my question."
"What question?"
"Will you be faithful?"
"Yes."
"I shall know it; chastisement or reward I shall charge with giving you; you understand?"
"I understand."
"Now listen to me; your master and you will leave here tomorrow, at sunrise; nine days hence he must be at the fazenda do Rio d'Ouro."
"He shall be there."
"No equivocation between us; you understand."
"I have promised," coldly answered the Indian.