"'Hum! it is very late to run about the tuna and enter the vilaio,' the other remarked, apparently reflecting."
"'I do not wish to enter.'"
"'Then what the deuce do you want?'"
"'Pan y sal por los Caballeros errantes,'[1] the sergeant answered, in a tone of authority, and placing himself so that the moonbeams should fall on his face."
"The man fell back, uttering an exclamation of surprise."
"'¡Valga me Dios! señor Don Torribio!' he exclaimed, with an accent of profound respect; 'who could have recognized your Excellency under that wretched dress? Come in! come in! they are waiting impatiently for you.'"
"And the man, who had become as obsequious as he had been insolent a few moments previously, hastened to undo the chain, and threw the door wide open."
"'It is unnecessary, Pepito,' the soldier continued, 'I repeat to you that I shall not come in. How many are there?'"
"'Twenty, Excellency.'"
"'Armed?'"