The officers made good their retreat, and the adjutant got into the stable where his horse was.

He saddled and bridled the animal while the shots were coming into the stable, without either man or beast getting injured.

The officer mounted, but had to make his way through the mutineers before he could get into San Josef, the barracks standing on an eminence above the little town.

On seeing the adjutant mounted, the mutineers set up a thrilling howl, and commenced firing at him.

He discerned the gigantic figure of Daaga (alias Donald Stewart), with his musket at the trail: he spurred his horse through the midst of them; they were grouped, but not in line.