You are almost as dark as a negro.

Now for your feet." "My feet! I see! I must go out barefoot." "Of course.

Who ever heard of a zambo turnkey wearing shoes?
I will hide yours under my habit, and you can put them on afterward." "You are a friend of Carera's, of course ?" "Yes; I am Salvador Carmen, the _teniente_ of Colonel Mejia, at your service." "Salvador Carmen! A name of good omen.

You are saving me." "I will either save you or perish with you.

Take this dagger.