He did not love a coward, and truly, this young fellow was brave.

And Jose had deliberately sought the quarrel from the first; justice compelled him to remember that.
"If it might be arranged--" The don was studying the situation and the man together.

"Almost have I grasped the thread that will unravel the whole.

No, no! I do not mean your going, Senor.

That would but limber the tongue of scandal; and besides, I do not mean that I withdraw my friendship from you.