They spent some anxious minutes in waiting, but the sentinel returned in a few minutes with word that they would be received.
"That is good," said Mr.Pollock to the five.

"It is well to strike before the blow of Alvarez sinks in too deeply." They entered an ante-chamber furnished with a splendor that the Kentuckians had never seen before.

There were pictures and the arms of Spain upon the walls, and rich heavy rugs upon the floor.

The sentinel said something in Spanish to Mr.Pollock and the merchant laughed.
"He makes the polite request," said Mr.Pollock, "that you leave your rifles here.

Ah, you see that the fame of the Kentucky rifle has already reached New Orleans.