I noticed, howsomever, thet they was Texans enough to keep back to one side in case this Isbel started any action....

Wal, Isbel took a look at Lorenzo.

Then with one swift grab he jerked the little greaser off his feet an' pulled him close.
Lorenzo stopped grinnin'.

He began to look a leetle sick.

But it was plain he hed right on his side.
"'You say you saw me ?' demanded Isbel.
"'Si, senor,' replied Lorenzo.
"What did you see ?' "'I see senor an' senorita.