“He’s a great big good-for-nothing,” said one.
“And very soft mouthed,” replied another.
“What about women?” asked Pacheco.
“They are put down on this other paper,” answered El Ahorcado. “La Canasta, La Bardesa, La Cachumba....”
“There’s a fine bunch of old aunties for you,” said Currito with a laugh.
“La Cometa, La Saltacharcos, La Chirivicha....”
“That’s very good,” said Pacheco. “Within three days you may come here and get your money.”
Quentin understood by this that the bandit was sure of getting hold of the money by that time. He left the tavern, and inquired at the Lodge for Diagasio’s hardware shop. It was in a street near La Corredera. He called on the long-handed individual, and, taking him into a corner very mysteriously, told him what he wanted.
“I’ll give you the key tomorrow in the Lodge.”
Quentin pressed the hardware merchant’s hand, and went home.