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Nauseated by Tony's piteous exhibition of craven terror, Myra turned

away fro and contempt as the men released him

"Oh, you coward!" she burst out passionately "I was so sure you would

stand the test and would not fail me that I promised I would h to offer to give me

to him to save your own skin All these preparations for torture were

only bluff to test your courage and your love You have failed reatest need, and I hate and despise you I would

give myself to any bandit now rather than marry you!"

"I hold you to your promise, señorita," cried Cojuelo "You will marry

me here and now in the presence of Señor Standish Coe service"

A fat little bald-headed reasy black cassock and

carpet slippers, shuffled forward and addressed so if you are willing to marry me," Cojuelo interpreted

"Yes, I will keep my promise and marry you in the presence of the lance at Standish that

made him quail

"Here, I say! I--I didn't realise it was bluff," faltered Standish

"I'll do anything Cojuelo, I'll pay you fifty thousand if only

you'll----"

"Proceed with the ceremony, Padre Sancho," interrupted Cojuelo; and the

ibly in his wheezy