The Spaniards, who were once so hated, are now almost popular.
I hear that several Spanish officers, who served in the royal army during the war, are now at Caracas, and have offered their swords to the government for the suppression of the present rebellion.

Do you intend to stay long in Venezuela ?" "I think not.

In any case I shall see you before I leave for Europe.

Much depends on whether I find my friend Carmen alive." "Carmen, Carmen! I seem to know the name.

Is he a general ?" "Scarcely, I should think.