[Fair Margaret by H. Rider Haggard]@TWC D-Link bookFair Margaret CHAPTER II 11/17
Now, to what amount will you go to save our friend here from inconvenience? Fifty gold angels ?" "It is too much," said Castell; "a knave like that is not worth ten. Indeed, he was the assailant, and nothing should be paid at all." "Ah! Senor, the merchant is coming out in you; also the dangerous man who thinks that right should rule the world, not kings--I mean might. The knave is worth nothing, but de Puebla's word in Henry's ear is worth much." "Fifty angels be it then," said Castell, "and I thank you, Senor, for your good offices.
Will you take the money now ?" "By no means; not till I bring the debt discharged.
Senor, I will come again and let you know how matters stand.
Farewell, fair maiden; may the saints intercede for that dead rogue who brought me into your company, and that of your father and your cousin of the quick eye and the stalwart arm! Till we meet again," and, still murmuring compliments, he bowed himself out of the room in charge of a manservant. "Thomas," said Castell to this servant when he returned, "you are a discreet fellow; put on your cap and cloak, follow that Spaniard, see where he lodges, and find out all you can about him.
Go now, swiftly." The man bowed and went, and presently Castell, listening, heard a side door shut behind him.
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