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His excellency jumped; there was a sudden stir among his officers.
"They are the ransom extracted by Don Diego from the Governor
of...."
"Not another word, in the name of Heaven!" cried the Admiral in
alarm. "My brother wishes me to assume charge of this money, to
carry it to Spain for him? Well, that is a family matter between
my brother and myself. So, it can be done. But I must not
know...." He broke off. "Hum! A glass of Malaga in my cabin,
if you please," he invited them, "whilst the chests are being
hauled aboard."
He gave his orders touching the embarkation of these chests, then
led the way to his regally appointed cabin, his four officers and
the friar following by particular invitation.
Seated at table there, with the tawny wine before them, and the
servant who had poured it withdrawn, Don Miguel laughed and
stroked his pointed, grizzled beard.
"Virgen santisima! That brother of mine has a mind that thinks
of everything. Left to myself, I might have committed a fine
indiscretion by venturing aboard his ship at such a moment.


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