That can all be settled if we speak to her this evening." "Very good." Random glanced at his watch.

"I must get back.

Don Pedro, will you tell Inez that I shall come in this evening?
We can then talk further about these matters.

Hope ?" "I shall stop here, as I wish to consult Don Pedro." Random nodded and took a reluctant departure.

He dearly wished, as an engaged lover should, to remain on the chance that Donna Inez might return, but duty called him and he was forced to obey.
The night was very dark, although it was not particularly late.