Then, turning sharply to me.

"What language was that ?" "Spanish," I answered.

"He only bade me good-bye.

We have been--very dear friends, and there was a misunderstanding, but--it's over now.

It was natural he shouldn't want you to hear his last words to me." "Nevertheless, it is forbidden," repeated the warder obstinately, "and though the five minutes you were granted together are not over yet, the prisoner must go with me now.