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190 Huascar did not answer at once. He was evidently taken by surprise.

"I shall save her," he said at last. "Return to the inn, señor. I shall be there at midnight."

He turned and walked toward the river without another look at Dick, who made his way back to the plaza mayor, his ears buzzing, convinced that he had delivered Maria-Teresa.