Question

I, however, was one of those on ransom, for when it was discovered that I was a captain, although I declared my scanty means and want of fortune, nothing could dissuade them from including me among the gentlemen and those waiting to be ransomed.

Accepted Answer

»Yo, pues, era uno de los de rescate; que, como se supo que era capitán, puesto que dije mi poca posibilidad y falta de hacienda, no aprovechó nada para que no me pusiesen en el número de los caballeros y gente de rescate.

Back	I, however, was one of those on ransom, for when it was discovered that I was a captain, although I declared my scanty means and want of fortune, nothing could dissuade them from including me among the gentlemen and those waiting to be ransomed.
Front	»Yo, pues, era uno de los de rescate; que, como se supo que era capitán, puesto que dije mi poca posibilidad y falta de hacienda, no aprovechó nada para que no me pusiesen en el número de los caballeros y gente de rescate.

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