"I will be so; go on."
"I have a mother and young sister, who live rather poorly in a small house situated not far from the canal de Las Vigas, in Mexico; you will find their exact address in my papers."
"Good."
"I desire them to be put in possession of my fortune after my death."
"It shall be done; but where is this fortune to be found?"
"At Mexico; all my funds are deposited with—and Co., English bankers. On the simple presentation of my voucher, the sum will be handed over to you in full."
"Is that all?"
"Not quite. I have about me several bills, amounting altogether to fifty thousand piastres, drawn on various foreign banks in Mexico. You will have them cashed, add the amount to the sums you have previously received, and the whole will be handed over to my mother and sister. Do you swear to do this?"
"I pledge you my honour."
"Good; I have confidence in you. I have only one more request to make of you."