The father, it was evident, had great pride in him, and presently having sent him on some errand--sending him, I thought, in order to be able to speak of him--told me that he was very learned, a licentiate, having mastered law, theology and philosophy.

He himself would not return to Hispaniola, but Bartolome wished to go.

He sighed, "I do not know.

Something makes me consent," and went on to enlist Doctor Juan Lepe's care if in the island ever arose any chance to aid-- The son returned.

There was something--Juan Lepe knew it--something in the future.
Later, Don Francisco having gone to bed, the young man and I talked.