Mar. Dearest grandfather! [To Manuel.] For heaven's sake, sir, speak to him.
Man. Really, Mademoiselle—I—I—
Mar. Speak, sir! Say something—anything—
Man. I am happy, sir, that I can devote my humble talents to your service.
Lar. But he is dead—
Man. Who?
Mar. The last steward—
[Signs to Manuel to speak on.
Man. All the more happy, sir, as I have heard of your many brilliant exploits, and had relatives who, like yourself, have often fought against the English—
Lar. The English! Aye—aye—aye—they did it—they were the cause, but they paid it all—paid dearly—dearly.