As Pando supposes me to be one of his agents--in which capacity, by-the-way, I have been able to render valuable service to Cuba--" "Indeed, yes," muttered the General.
"-- I saw at once," continued del Concha, "that in order to save us both I must forestall the deserter and do the denouncing myself.

You witnessed the result in the reception accorded the man when he appeared with his stale news, and are aware of his fate." "No, I am not," said Ridge.
"Did you not hear the volley by which he was shot within one minute after being led from Pando's presence ?" "Was that it ?" asked the young American, in an awe-stricken tone.
"Certainly; and served him exactly right, too.

Also saved me the job of punishing him.

After that, and after you had been removed, Pando confided to me that, as yours was a perfectly clear case, he should not bother Blanco with it, but should promptly dispose of it by having you shot at sunrise.

He also honored me with a mission to Santiago, on which he desired that I should set forth immediately.