"Ah! Ah!"
"Yes, and for certain reasons I am very sorry, for your sake."
"For me, do you say, Tyro? What have I to do in the matter?"
"Are you not proscribed by the patriots?"
"Just so, you remind me of a fact; but what does that signify?"
"Why, at this moment the Spaniards are, or at least are supposed to be, your friends."
"That is true; but conquerors or conquered, I should not be able to claim their aid."
The Indian remained a moment silent; then he took a step backward, and, bowing to the young man—
"Master," said he, in a sad voice, "What have I done to lose your confidence? What have I done that you should now wish to keep secrets from me?"
Emile felt that he blushed; however, he answered—