Is it possible that a prisoner or a slave has escaped, and Griscelli will ask us to join in the hunt ?" "Join in the hunt! You surely don't mean that you hunt men in this country ?" "Sometimes--when the men are slaves or rebels.

It is a sport the general greatly enjoys.

Yet it seems very strange; at this time of night, too--_Dios mio!_ can it be possible ?" "Can what be possible, Captain Guzman ?" I exclaimed, in some excitement, for a terrible suspicion had crossed my mind.
"Can what be possible?
In Heaven's name speak out!" But, instead of answering, Guzman went forward to meet Griscelli.

I followed him.
"Good-evening, gentlemen," said the general; "I am glad you are so punctual.

I have brought your friend, Senor Fortescue.