One, however, rode in such a way as to cross his trail, and he said, as he drew near:

“Going to the hacienda, señor?”

“Yes.”

“The cowboy king is not there.”

“I wish to see the Señorita Suelo.”

“She receives no strangers, señor.”

“I shall at least try to see her.”

“It will be useless.”

“Has she not cattle and horses for sale?”