If Guatemoc and his nobles will not tell it, he at least may be forced to speak, for the torments that an Indian can endure without a groan will soon bring truth bubbling from the lips of this white heathen.

Take him, Sarceda, and hearken, let him be your especial care.

First let him suffer with the others, and afterwards, should he prove obdurate, alone.

The method I leave to you.
Should he confess, summon me.' 'Pardon me, general, but this is no task for an hidalgo of Spain.

I have been more wont to pierce my enemies with the sword than to tear them with pincers,' said de Garcia, but as he spoke I saw a gleam of triumph shine in his black eyes, and heard the ring of triumph through the mock anger of his voice.
'I know it, comrade.