I am indeed sorry that you must leave us," he said simply.

"Under other circumstance I should urge you to remain; but my lips are sealed, as you well know.

Adios, amigo mio.

I have liked thee well." He gripped Jack's hand warmly, and turned away.

Dade he gave a final handclasp, and walked slowly back to the house, his proud old head bowed upon his chest.
Valencia, yawning prodigiously, came forth from the vaqueros' hut and glimpsed them just as Jack was bringing Solano to something like decent behavior before they started down the slope.
"Dios!" cried Valencia, and ran to see what was taking place.