"You have the repute of making war like a gentleman." Captain Blood laughed again, on a bitter, sneering note that made Don Francisco fear the worst.

He was not to guess that it was himself the Captain mocked.
"That's merely because it's more remunerative in the end.

And that is why you are accorded the three days you ask for.

So about it, Don Francisco.

You shall have what mules you need.