And even though none of the fellows desert it is possible that some of them may wander too far away and get taken prisoners, which would be quite as bad." "You mean it would give Griscelli warning ?" "Exactly, and if he is an enterprising general he would not wait to be attacked.

Instead of letting us surprise him he would surprise us." "_Caramba!_ So he would.

And Griscelli is an enterprising general.

We must mention this to Mejia when we get back, _amigo mio_." "You may, if you like.

I am tired of giving advice which is never heeded," I said, rather bitterly.
"I will, certainly, and then whatever befalls I shall have a clear conscience.