Then turning to his brother he added, "Even if you do keep out, I'm going in." Tarsilo reflected: he loved his brother and liked the sport, and, unable to desert him, he murmured, "Let it go." They made their way to Lucas, who, on seeing them approach, smiled.
"Sir!" called Tarsilo.
"What's up ?" "How much will you give us ?" asked the two brothers together.
"I've already told you.

If you will undertake to get others for the purpose of making a surprise-attack on the barracks, I'll give each of you thirty pesos and ten pesos for each companion you bring.

If all goes well, each one will receive a hundred pesos and you double that amount.

Don Crisostomo is rich." "Accepted!" exclaimed Bruno.

"Let's have the money." "I knew you were brave, as your father was! Come, so that those fellows who killed him may not overhear us," said Lucas, indicating the civil-guards.
Taking them into a corner, he explained to them while he was counting out the money, "Tomorrow Don Crisostomo will get back with the arms.