What is the relationship like between El Mulato and the Colonel in the story, Two Words?

El Mulato’s relationship to the Colonel is one of admiration and commitment. This is evident in almost every scene in this story. For example, when El Mulato is first introduced on page 6, he is on a mission from the Colonel to track Belisa Crepusculario down. The fact that he searches through the country in order to find one girl for the Colonel demonstrates his dedication. Later in the story, El Mulato tracks Belisa Crepusculario down once again, but this time he does this of his own volition. When he notices that the Colonel is suffering, El Mulato takes it upon himself to seek Belisa Crepusculario.