Marcos explained to Vidal what the soldier wished.
“This very instant,” answered Vidal. “It won’t take me ten minutes.”
And indeed, within a short time he returned with two pawn-tickets and several notes. The soldier took them and divided them; Manuel’s share was five duros.
“Listen to me,” said Calatrava to Vidal. “You and your cousin stay here and have supper; you must have plenty to talk about. We’ll go off to somewhere else, for we’ve a few things to discuss ourselves. Take your cousin to your house for the night.”
They left, and Manuel and Vidal remained alone.
“Have you had supper?” asked Vidal.
“No. But I’ve already ordered it. And your parents?”
“They must be all right.”
“Don’t you see them?”
“No.”