But if the murderer of Geronimo be not discovered, I can return quietly, and my master would receive me kindly for fear I would betray his secret.

That depends in a great measure upon my care in acquitting myself of the task entrusted to me.

I will accomplish it loyally and well.

The sight of this gold no longer gives me pleasure.

A full cup of wine first, and then to work bravely!" He uncorked one of the bottles and half emptied it; then muttering a few words as to the strength and energy imparted by the liquor, he took the lamp, and fixing his eye on the bottle, said: "It will take me only a few minutes to throw the body into the grave and fill it up; but the rest of the work will require more than an hour.