The mendicant continued to rip his garments; and drew from amid his rags a hundred and fifty Spanish double pistoles, which he laid down on the table; then he opened the door, bowed, and went out before the young man, stupefied by his letter, had ventured to address a word to him.
El mendigo seguía descosiendo; de sus sucios vestidos sacó una a una ciento cincuenta pistolas dobles de España, que alineó sobre la mesa; luego, abrió la puerta, saludó y partió antes de que el joven, estupefacto, hubiera osado dirigirle la palabra.