14/29 No, don't blame yourselves, you could not help it. But he is the commander of the Spanish forces in Northern Louisiana. Oh, he's a shrewd man, and a cunning one, and we know not what plausible tale he may have poured out to the Governor General. But come, the sentinel here wishes to know our business and I shall go in with you, if I may." "Of course," said Henry. "We thank you for your aid." They saw in a moment how valuable this help could be as Mr.Pollock spoke rapidly in Spanish to one of the sentinels, who seemed impressed, and who quickly disappeared within the house. |