Even in our families there are spies, and this tyranny, which is carried on in the name of religion, is past all supporting.
"But, even should the 'holy office' lay its hands upon you, keep up heart.

Be assured that I will risk all that I am worth, and my life, to boot, to save you from it." "Would you advise us to fly ?" Ned said.

"We can without doubt escape from here, for we are but lightly guarded; and the governor, I am sure, is friendly towards us." "Whither would you fly ?" asked the young Spaniard.
"We would cross the mountains to the plains, and join the Indians there." "It would be a wretched life," the Spaniard said, "and would cut you off from all kindred, and friends.

I can give you no advice.

To me, I confess, death would be preferable, even in its worst forms.
But to you, fond of exercise, and able to cause yourself to be respected, and feared, by the wild Indians of the Pampas, it might be different.
"However, you need not decide, yet.