It might get to the ears of the captain-general, and though he is not very particular where rebels are concerned, he draws the line at mutilation." "We shall soon see; we have to be at the old sugar-mill when the moon rises," I said, gloomily, for the prospect held out by Guzman was anything but encouraging.
"And that will be soon.

If I see any way of helping you, without compromising myself, I will.

Hospitality has its duties, and I cannot forget that you have fought and bled for Spain.

Have another drink; you don't know what is before you?
And take this knife--it will serve also as a dagger--and this pocket-pistol.

Put them where they will not be seen.
You may find them useful." "_Gracias!_ But you surely don't think we shall be sent adrift weaponless and on foot ?" "That is as it may be; but it is well to provide for contingencies.