We took it from him because, first, he made an outrageous attack upon us; secondly, he is plotting to set all the Indian tribes upon us in Kentucky, aided with Spanish soldiers and Spanish guns, and, thirdly, he hopes to become Governor General of Louisiana, and commit Spain to an alliance with England in the war upon the Americans." Henry spoke boldly and earnestly, and the others nodded assent.
Lieutenant Diego Bernal, a trim, dandified little man, drew forth from the pocket of his waistcoat a small gold snuff box and delicately took a pinch of snuff, a habit to which the five were unaccustomed.
"Speak it low, my friend," he said deliberately.

"All this, if it be true, is great news, and you do right in coming to New Orleans to see Bernardo Galvez.

Can you prove it when you see the Governor General ?" "We can give proofs," replied Henry guardedly.
"It is well, and I am pleased that I have met you.

Know then that I am the enemy of Francisco Alvarez, and that I may aid you.

Who can tell?
It is well for strangers to have friends in New Orleans.