On the other hand, if we took him with us, roped as he is, it might stir up a lot of questioning and make some trouble.

But Nicolas will know better.

What do you say, my boy ?" "I say that Senor Reade is right." Tom therefore started down into the valley alone.

A few half-clad natives lounged in the street.

They stared curiously at this stalwart-looking, bronzed young Gringo who walked toward them with alert step.
Two or three of the children, after the custom of their kind, called out for money.