I hardly think that the idea, that we may be hidden so close to them, will enter their minds, and the only fear I entertain is that some peasant may happen to come to the edge of the cliff and see us lying here, and may take the news back to Girgenti." "Yes, there is certainly a danger of that," Francis said.

"I think, captain, it would be the best plan to land twenty men at once.

Giuseppi will show them the way up the cliff, and then they must take their station, at short distances apart, along the edge of the cliff, from point to point of this little bay, with orders to seize any one who may approach and bring him down here.

They must, of course, be told to lie down, as a line of sentries along the top of the cliff might attract the attention of somebody on the galleys, and lead to a search." "Yes, I think that will be a wise precaution," the captain agreed.
"Thomaso, do you take twenty men and post them as you hear Messer Francisco say.

Tell them to lie in the bushes and keep out of sight, and on no account to show themselves, unless someone comes along sufficiently near to look over the edge of the cliff." "Giuseppi," Francis said, "do you act as guide to the party.