But you shall hear it all.
You must hear it, senor, since you are now one of us; and when I am no longer here to protect her, then she will be yours.

And although you will never be able to do more than old Nuflo for her, perhaps she will be better pleased; and you, senor, better able to exist innocently by her side, without eating flesh, since you will always have that rare flower to delight you.

But the story would take long to tell.

You shall hear it all as we journey to Riolama.

What else will there be to talk about when we are walking that long distance, and when we sit at night by the fire ?" "No, no, old man, I am not to be put off in that way.