"Senor," Nicolas reported, in a whisper, "I think I succeeded in my errand."
"But you do not yet know?" queried Tom.
"How can I know so soon, senor?" questioned Nicolas.
"True," nodded Tom.
Then he stepped outside the tent, remarking: "Our food supply is so low, Nicolas, that I fear you will have to take the basket and go after more."
"It shall be done, senor," promised the servant, and going into the tent appeared a moment later with a basket.
Tom handed him some money.
"I am listening to your orders, senor."
"Oh, you know as well what food to get as I do," Tom rejoined.
"But," he added, under his voice, "you must get me some—"
Here Tom added the Spanish names of three or four drugs that he wanted.