His soul was revealed in his eyes, and Alvarez felt that he was in touch with a mind of no common order.
"Imagination!" said the Spaniard trying to laugh the impression away.

"I find in Senor Wyatt a pleasant and intelligent assistant.

He understands the rights of the King of Spain in these vast regions, and has a due regard for them.

You and your comrades are outlaws, subject to the penalty of death and I hold you in my hand.

Yet I am disposed to be generous.
Give me your oath that you and your comrade here and the three in the woods will go back to Kaintock at once and remain there, and I will release you." Paul regarded him steadily.