He thanked me.

"You've been ever as tender as a woman.

A brave man besides! I hope you'll be by me, Juan Lepe, when I die." "When you die, senor, there will die a great servant of the world." I spoke so because I knew the cordial that he wanted.
His eyes brightened, strength came into his voice.

"Do you know aught of my brother the Adelantado ?" "No.

He may be on his way from Xaragua.