“Upon whether something is acceded to.”
“By whom?”
“I am not at liberty to say.”
“And if it is not acceded to?” Elaine inquired.
“In that event—it would be necessary to decide what should be done with you.”
“Done with us! What do you mean to imply?”
“Nothing!—the time hasn’t come to imply—I hope it will not come.”
“Why?” said Davila.
“Because is no reason.”