"The best."
"You have——"
"I have earned my reward."
"Good!" exclaimed the mate, his eyes flashing with revengeful malice.
"And now," said the assassin, coolly, "I am ready to receive my pay."
"You shall have it as soon as you prove to me that you have stated the truth."
"Do you dare to doubt my word?" said the Brazilian, fiercely.
"Not at all."
"Why, then, do you demand this proof? Have I not told you?"