I am Captain Juan Carossa and these are my men.

We collect tribute from all who pass this way." "A worthy task and, I have no doubt, a profitable one." "Always worthy but not always profitable.

However, I trust that you can make it worth our while." A look of sadness passed over the expressive features of Obed White.
"You look like a brave and generous man, Senor Juan Carossa," he said sorrowfully, "and it grieves both my young friend and myself to the very center of our hearts to disappoint you.

We have nothing.

There is not a cent of either gold or silver upon us.