"Would you like to remain in the service of this caballero?"
"On what conditions? Besides, it would be well to know if the service will be hard," pursued the positive Mataseis.
"It will be; it will commit you to do all, you understand—all," added he, intentionally emphasizing the last word.
"That is the least consideration, if it pays well."
"Five onces per month each; will that suit you?"
The two bandits exchanged a look.
"Agreed," said they.
"Here is a month in advance," resumed Tyro, taking a handful of gold from his pocket, and handing it to them.
The gauchos held out their hands with a movement of joy, and instantly pocketed the gold.
"Only, understand that a month begun must finish, and that when you wish to quit the service of this caballero, you must give him eight days' notice, and refrain from doing anything against his interest during the week after the breaking off the engagement. Do you accept these conditions?"