I must have redress." "If you seek it by the law I may as well warn you, you won't have much chance of finding it." "I know that.

The law! I did not think of such a thing.

I am a gentleman; I suppose this Captain Uraga supposes himself to be the same, and will not refuse to give me the usual satisfaction." "He may refuse, and very likely will, on the plea of your being a stranger--only a barbarian, a _Tejano_ or _gringo_, as he has put it." "I am alone here--what am I to do ?" The Kentuckian spoke half in soliloquy, his countenance expressing extreme chagrin.
"_Fuez, senor_!" responded the Mexican colonel, "if you're determined on a _desafio_ I think I might arrange it.

I feel that I am myself a little compromised by my interference; and if you'll accept of me for your second, I think I can answer for it that Captain Uraga will not dare to deny us." "Colonel Miranda--your name, I believe--need I attempt to express my thanks for so much generosity?
I cannot--I could not.

You have removed the very difficulty that was in my way; for I am not only a stranger to you, but to every one around.