"You are mistaken as to our intentions: we are not avenging ourselves, but punishing you; the stake is reserved for brave and honourable warriors, but criminals are only worthy of the gallows."
"As you please," he replied carelessly; "what I said was through a wish to afford you pleasure."
"Who are the persons who have charges against Red Cedar?" Valentine went on.
"I, Don Miguel de Zarate."
"I, Don Pablo de Zarate."
"I, who am called Bloodson, but who will reveal my real name if Red Cedar desires it."
"It is unnecessary," he said in a hollow voice.
"I, White Gazelle."
"Bring your charges forward."
"I accuse this man of having carried off my daughter, whom he basely assassinated," Don Miguel said; "I also accuse him of having caused the death of my friend, General Ibañez."