Let me then remain with them until all is over, which must be shortly.

Then, if I still live, I will return to you and seek my cousin.

Oh, my friend, grant me this favor, and with every breath I will thank you! May it be so?
Will you do as I ask ?" "Of course I will," answered Ridge, heartily.

"I had already guessed your feelings, and made up my mind to give back your parole if you should ask for it.

So now you are free to act as seems to you best." "God bless you, amigo!" cried the young Spaniard, his face radiant with joy.