We shall easily steal through Los Teycos, and I know of a place in the forest beyond, where we can hide during the day." "Pardon me for venturing to contradict you, senor; but I fear you will not find it very easy to steal through Los Teycos.

For three days it has been held by a company of infantry and all the outlets are strictly guarded.

No civilian unfurnished with a safe conduct from the captain-general is allowed to pass." "_Caramba!_ We are between two fires, it seems.

Well, we must make a dash for it.

The sentries cannot stop us, and we can gallop through before they turn out the guard." "The horses will be very tired by that time, senor, and the troopers can get fresh mounts at Los Teycos.