Just then the bull took matters into his own control, and, with a snort and plunge, started wildly away, dragging the old fellow at a wild run down the trail, finally whirling him and the baby into a heap by the roadside, while he himself took up the mountain-side.

It was after dark before we reached Papalo.
After much grumbling, supper was prepared and a solemn promise given that we should leave at seven in the morning.

When we were ready, no animals were to be seen.

The _presidente_ asserted that the price which we had paid was only to that point, and that if we wanted animals for Cuicatlan we must make a new arrangement.

This was sheer blackmail, because there had been no misunderstanding in the matter, and a liberal price had been paid.