But why do you discuss these things with me or tell me of them ?" "It is because I have considered you and recognize your worth," replied Alvarez slowly.

"Why rush on to destruction with the foolish rebels?
No, do not speak! Pay good heed to what I say.

There is more passing on this continent than you think.

Great events are about to occur.

I do not speak merely of the war between the rebels--or, if you prefer it, the Americans--and the English, but of another change.
"Spain is seated at New Orleans near the mouth of the Mississippi, which flows through a larger area of fertile and temperate country than any other river in the world.