He is in your house and, besides, he has conducted himself nobly toward me.

When the alcalde consulted him about the business of which I've told you, he had only praises for me and didn't try to put the least obstacle in the way.

But I see that you're serious about it, so cease worrying, for he won't go in the same boat with us." Light footsteps were heard.

It was the curate, who approached with a forced smile on his lips.

"The wind is chilly," he said, "and when one catches cold one generally doesn't get rid of it until the hot weather.