"Why should I?
But, instead, I would be your friend." "You mean your purpose is to aid me to escape ?" He bowed low.
"It would be my great happiness to do so.

There is danger, yet what is danger to Juan Cateras?
'Tis only part of my life.

The _senorita_ is an American, and to her one of my race may not appeal, yet I would prove my devotion with my life." "Your devotion, _senor_!"' "Is not the word expressive! Though I have seen you but once before, my heart is already devoted to your interest.

I am of a Southern race, _senorita_, and we do not calculate--we feel.

Why, then, should I conceal my eagerness?
It is love which causes me to thus defy all and offer you freedom." "Love!" she laughed.