Why not join us, Senor Fortescue?
I will give you a command." "That is quite out of the question, General Griscelli; I am not a mere soldier of fortune.

I have eaten these people's salt, and though I don't like some of their ways, I wish well to their cause." "Think better of it, senor.

The alternative might not be agreeable." "Whatever the alternative may be, my decision is irrevocable.

And you said just now you would let me go." "Oh, yes, I will let you go, since you insist on it" (smiling).

"All the same, I think you will regret your decision--Mejia, of course, means to attack us.