"Well," the President said, with a laugh, "have you seen the ambassador?"
"Certainly, General. Last night, after leaving you."
"And the famous letter?"
"Here it is," he said, handing it to him.
The general took the paper with a start of surprise, and rapidly perused it.
"Well?" don Jaime asked him.
"We have not only carte blanche?" he answered; "But I am even begged to act severely against this man; it is wonderful, on my honour. You have more than carried out my promises. How did you manage it?"
"I simply asked for the letter."
"You are the most mysterious man I know: it is now my turn to fulfil my promise."
"There is no hurry."