"But wait a moment.

We must have a light.

This darkness is awful." Thus saying, he stepped to where a few coals of the camp-fire still smouldered, and began to throw on sticks, which, after a little coaxing, sprang into a bright blaze.

By its light he detected two dark forms lying motionless a short distance away, and, with pistol held ready for action, went to discover their nature.
"Navarro must have been dreaming, or else greatly mistaken," he said to himself, "for here is Dionysio fast asleep.

Come, wake up!" he cried aloud, at the same time prodding the prostrate form with his toe.