To-morrow or the next day, when the festivities they have for him are over, and you yourself are at liberty, take me to Las Huelgas, if you will, and with as little scandal as possible.

But when I am there, set a strong guard of armed men to keep me, for I shall escape unless you do.

And I shall go to Don John.

That is all I have to say.

That is my last word." "I gave you mine, and it was my word of honour," said Mendoza.