Let them be instructed in military exercises, and in our language." "And," said an ecclesiastic who was sitting at the table, "in our holy religion; for methinks, stolen away as they were in their youth, they can be no better than pagans." Tom had difficulty in repressing a desire to glance at Ned, as these words were spoken.

But the eyes of the governor were fixed so intently upon them, that he feared to exhibit any emotion, whatever.

He resolved mentally, however, that his progress in Spanish should be exceedingly small; and that many months should elapse, before he could possibly receive even rudimentary instruction in religious matters.
The life in the barracks at Arica resembled, pretty closely, that which they had led so long on board ship.

The soldiers received them with good feeling and camaraderie, and they were soon completely at home with them.

They practiced drill, the use of the pike and rapier; taking very great care, in all these exercises, to betray exceeding clumsiness.