"Had you uttered this insult in Spanish instead of in French, I would have strung you up without more ado." "You insulted me first.

If you are a true caballero give me the satisfaction which I have a right to demand." "No, senor; I don't meet rebels on the field of honor.

If they are common folk I hang them; if they are gentlemen I behead them." "Which is in store for us, may I ask ?" "_Por Dios!_ you take it very coolly.

Perhaps neither." "You will let me go, then ?" "Let you go! Let you go! Yes, I _will_ let you go," laughing like a man who has made a telling joke, or conceived a brilliant idea.
"When ?" "Don't be impatient, senor; I should like to have the pleasure of your company for a day or two before we part.

Perhaps after--What is the strength of Mejia's army ?" "I decline to say." "I think I could make you say, though, if it were worth the trouble.