"Sufficient evil, I make no doubt," answered Evaña.
"More than sufficient, my friend. They say you have reasons for thus speaking in favour of the English."
"Reasons! of course I have. I love my country, and would see her free and great. I know that she can only become so by the help of these English."
"I know you love your country. There are some who say that you love English gold better."
"I know they say that too," answered Evaña, looking straight at Don Gregorio.
"I know you better, Carlos," said Don Gregorio. "But men make traitors of themselves for ideas as well as for gold. To say the least, your frequent interviews and friendship with the English general are not in good taste at this juncture."
"You know the reason why I have sought his friendship, Don Gregorio."
"I do; but you must now see that it is too late."
"I fear it is."