However I won't hang you--to-day.

I will either send you to the next world in the company of your general, or let you go with--" "Senor Fortescue ?" "Thank you--with Senor Fortescue.

That is all, I think.

Take him to the guard-house, sergeant--Stay! If you will give me your parole not to leave the town without my permission, or make any attempt to escape, you may remain at large, Senor Fortescue." "For how long ?" "Two days." As the escape in the circumstances seemed quite out of the question, I gave my parole without hesitation, and asked the same favor for my companion.
"No" (sternly).

"I could not believe a rebel Creole on his oath.