"Don Tadeo de León," he said angrily.
"Yes—Don Tadeo de León."
"Ah! I am free now!" he shouted in a furious tone.
"Thanks to me," she said pointedly.
"Yes," he replied, "that is true."
"Such are women. You are aware of the ability and cool bravery of your enemy; if you give him time, in a few days he will become a colossus."
"Yes," he murmured, as if speaking to himself, "I know it, I feel it."
"Hark!" she said, leaning her head forward, "do you hear that noise?"
There was a great commotion in the wood; it was the escort of Don Ramón being surrounded.
Antinahuel shortly appeared, leading in Don Ramón Sandias. On perceiving the Linda he gave a start of terror.