You are an outlaw, with a price on your head, and you realise what chances one will take to escape.

Now there is just one opportunity given you to live." "What, _senorita_ ?" "That you accompany us down this passage into the valley as hostage.
You will compel your men, if we encounter any, to furnish us horses." "But the men may not obey.

I cannot promise; Senor Cateras----" "Senor Cateras will not be there," she interrupted sharply.

"We have already seen to Senor Cateras.

The others will obey you ?" "They may; I cannot promise." "Then it will be your own loss; for if there be a shot fired, you will get either a bullet or a knife thrust.