The two officers were alone in the room occupied by General Linares as an office, and from it Ridge had just departed after making a report to the effect that he had not yet seen anything indicating the selection of a landing-place on the part of the enemy.
"What makes you think him an American ?" asked the General.
"Because," replied the Major, "I have recognized him.

His face was familiar from the first, and when I saw him ride I knew that I had also seen him ride before, but could not tell where.

Only now has it come to me, and I know that in Yokohama I saw him within a year win the great hurdle-race of the English and American residents." "Even that would not make him an American." "It was everywhere proclaimed that he was such." "Are you certain that this is the same man ?" "I am certain.

I now also recall his name.

It was Norreese--the Senor Norreese." "But he was introduced by Lieutenant Navarro, who is known to every one, and whose loyalty is beyond question." "Did Lieutenant Navarro know him in Spain ?" "I will ask him." So an orderly was despatched to request Lieutenant Navarro to report immediately at headquarters.
The two friends were eating a hasty lunch when this message reached them, and Ridge had just announced his intention to start for Daiquiri as soon as it was finished.