I am a Mexican officer and gentleman, and you are mere riders of the plains." "All the same," said the Panther grimly, "if you are goin' to talk you have to talk with us." "That is true," said Urrea lightly, having regained complete control of his temper.

"In war one cannot choose his enemies.

I make you the proposition once more.

Give us Roylston and go.

If you do not accept we shall nevertheless take him and all of you who do not fall first.
Remember that you are rebels and traitors and that you will surely be shot or hanged." "I don't remember any of them things," said the Panther grimly.