He alone knew that the American landing would be made there, and he wished to be on hand when it was effected.
Navarro had arranged to go with him, and both were impatient of the delay promised by the General's order.
"It is too bad!" exclaimed Ridge; "for we ought to be there now, since they may already be landing.

I hope the General doesn't want to send us off in some other direction." "For fear that he may," said the other, "you had better start at once towards Daiquiri, and I will follow the moment I am at liberty to do so." "That's good advice," repeated Ridge, "and I will do as you suggest." With this understanding, and having arranged a place of meeting, the young trooper set forth on his twelve-mile ride over the narrow trails of the broken and densely wooded hill country lying southeast from Sevilla, while Navarro hastened to obey the summons of the Spanish General.
"How long have you known the Senor Remelios ?" was the first question asked of the young Lieutenant.
"Only since meeting him in Holguin, where General Pando introduced us, and ordered me to accompany him." "Have you noted anything suspicious in his actions--anything that would lead you to suspect him of being other than what he claims ?" "I have not, sir," answered the Lieutenant, calmly, though with inward trepidation, since the question showed that a suspicion of some kind had been directed against his friend.
"Neither have I," said the General; "for he has admirably performed the duties assigned to him.

At the same time I am desirous of asking him some questions, and so have sent for him.

I will request also that you remain during our interview, and carefully compare his answers with your own knowledge of his recent movements." Just here the Major who had recognized Ridge, and who had gone to bring him to headquarters, returned with the information that he whom they sought was not to be found.
"Do you know where he is ?" asked the General, sharply, of Lieutenant Navarro.
"I do not, sir, though I think it likely that he has started for Siboney, where we had planned to go together to watch the American ships." "Then you will accompany Major Alvarez to that place, find the Senor Remelios, and use your friendly influence to bring him back here.

If for any reason he should refuse to come, he must be compelled by force, for he is suspected of being an American spy.