"I come to you with a chance of escape; I will take the risk and pledge you my aid.

I alone can save you; there is no other to whom you can turn.

In return I but ask my reward." She hesitated, her eyes lifting to his face.
"You promise me your assistance ?" "Within the hour." "How?
What plan have you ?" "That I will not tell; you must trust me.

I am the lieutenant of Pasqual Mendez," a touch of pride in his voice.

"And my word alone will open the way.