At any rate, we will try him.
"What do you say, Pedro ?" "I like his looks," the young fellow said.

"At any rate, we are not like to quarrel with him.

As to more than that, we can say better when we know more of each other." Father Aquilar, who had listened attentively to all that had been said, explained to Roger the purport of the conversation between Cortez and the men.

When he had finished, Roger held out his hand to the two soldiers, and gave them a hearty grasp, expressive of his willingness to join in the arrangement that had been made.
"He will do, General," Juan said.

"We will look after him, never fear." Cortez gave orders that the three men were to be allowed to leave the quarters and go into the town at all times, without further question; and they at once started for a turn through the streets.
"How are we to begin to teach this young chap to talk, Pedro?
It is out of the regular line of duty, altogether." Pedro shook his head.
"I don't know, comrade.