"_Si, senor_," he answered; "hurt to the death, I fear, unless I can obtain speedy help.  I could walk no farther, and my companions have abandoned me.  Take me to the house, I pray you, Senor, and let my hurt be attended to.  It will be horrible to die here alone in the open; moreover, the ants will find me before long, and consider what my fate will then be."