"That you will promise to follow us."
"Am I your prisoner, then?"
"Oh, no! far from that!"
"Why, then, is this attempt to force my will?"
"We are merely acting on your behalf."
"How am I here?"
"Cannot you guess?"
"I am waiting for your explanation."
"We did not wish that, after accusing your brother, you should witness his execution."
Don Mariano, overpowered, let his head droop, sadly. "Is he dead?" he asked, with a shudder.