Stronghand: or, The Noble Revenge. Gustave AimardЧитать онлайн книгу.
Don Hernando eagerly leant out of the window, and at the expiration of a moment turned round to Don Rufino, who was sucking his cigarette with an air of beatitude.
"Here are my children, Caballero," he said; "not a word of this affair before them, I entreat."
"I know too well what I owe you, my dear Señor," the other replied, as he prepared to rise. "With your permission, however, I will withdraw, in order to allow you entire liberty for your family joy."
"No, no!" Don Hernando added, "I had better introduce you at once to my son and daughter."
"As you please, my dear sir. I shall be flattered to form the acquaintance of your charming family."
The door opened, and Don José Parades appeared. The majordomo was a half-breed of about forty years of age, tall and powerfully built, with bow legs and round shoulders that denoted his capacity as a horseman; in fact, the worthy man's life was spent in the saddle, galloping about the country. He took a side-glance at Don Rufino, bowed to his master, and lowering his usual rough tone, said —
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