It was perhaps one half his love of freedom and one-half his objection to the rule of Spain that made him look with friendly eyes upon any far wanderers from Kaintock.
He strolled to the table and greeted Lieutenant Bernal, who returned his greeting pleasantly and gave the names of the five.
"They come from Kaintock," said the lieutenant, significantly, "and they do not like Francisco Alvarez." "Ah," said Monsieur Gilibert, who also spoke English.

"I do not love that man Alvarez.

He is the enemy of the French." "Not more than he is of Kaintock," said the Lieutenant.

Then he turned to the five and said: "I did not bring you here merely to hear words.

I wish something to drink for my friends, kind Monsieur Gilibert.