There were several guitars lying about, with other indications that there were ladies in the household.

Soon the gentlemanly owner of the farm appeared, in morning gown and slippers.

He was a fine looking man, of dignified address, and courteously he saluted the stranger.
There was a native air of refinement about Kit Carson, with his highly intellectual features, and his modest, self-possessed bearing, which seemed always to win, at sight, interest and confidence.

Carson introduced himself as an American, though he spoke in the Spanish language.

His host, evidently much pleased with his guest, replied in English, saying: "I address you in your native tongue, which I presume is agreeable to you, though you speak very good Spanish." The parties were immediately on the most friendly terms.