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He was now told that he must turn his back and submit to be tied like the others . He resisted this , but on force being attempted to be used , he sprung to his feet , and stretching out his hand , while a dark red flush passed transiently across his pale face , he exclaimed in a loud voice , `` Thus , thus , and not otherwise , you may butcher me , but I am an Englishman and no traitor , nor will I die the death of one . '' Moved by his gallantry , the soldiers withdrew , and left him standing . At this time the sun was intensely hot , it was high noon , and the monk who attended Mr S -- held an umbrella over his head ; but the preparations being completed , he kissed him on both cheeks , while the hot tears trickled down his own , and was stepping back , when the unhappy man said to him , with the most perfect composure , `` Todavia padre , todavia , mucho me gusta la sombra . '' But the time had arrived , the kind-hearted monk was obliged to retire . The signal was given , the musketry rattled , and they were as clods of the valley `` Truly , '' quoth old Splinter , `` a man does sometimes become a horse by being born in a stable . '' Some time after this we were allowed to go to the village of Turbaco , a few miles distant from the city , for change of air .