"There are some erections on the Tormes and the Duero of which others have the credit, but which ought to honour him who now addresses you."
"I do not understand you."
"I was poor and obscure," rejoined Juan de Arèvalo, "and I sought only to earn bread and shelter. Glory I left to others."
"I deeply regret," replied Don Pedro Tenorio, "that you have no means of assuring us that we should not trust in you in vain."
"My lord, I can offer you one guarantee which I trust will satisfy your Eminence."
"What is that?"
"My life!"
"Explain yourself."
"EXPLAIN YOURSELF."