Near the grave, across which one of his arms had been flung, as though lovingly, lay a wooden cross bearing a rudely cut inscription in Spanish.

It had evidently been overthrown by the charging Americans.

Now Ridge picked it up, read the inscription, and stared incredulous.

"Captain Ramon Navarro, Royal Spanish Guards.

Died for his country, June 22, 1898." "My friend Ramon, killed the very day he saved me from capture!" murmured Ridge.