Even he had not known that such men lived.
"Call the guards to the door, Perez," he said coldly.

"Tell the officer to take Don Diego Mendoza to the west tower for to-night, and to treat him with every consideration." Perez obeyed.

A detachment of halberdiers with an officer were stationed in the short, broad corridor that led to the room where Dolores was waiting.

Perez gave the lieutenant his orders.
Mendoza walked backwards to the door from the King's presence, making three low bows as he went.

At the door he turned, taking no notice of the Secretary, marched out with head erect, and gave himself up to the soldiers.
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