"He has several times come with you, when you have ridden over; and was in command of the detachment that was with me, when we captured the French garrison at Tordesillas.

I was much pleased with him and, although too occupied to see much of him, I conceived a great liking for him.

I should say that he is just the man to manage this business successfully, if it is possible to do so." "At all events, I will despatch him with six other men, whom he may choose himself, this afternoon," Moras said.

"I had intended him to remain in command of the party we leave here when we march, tonight; but I will hand that over to another." That night the force, with the exception of 500 guerillas and as many of the Minho regiment, marched away from the station they occupied to take up a new position, between Valladolid and Valencia.

Herrara was to remain behind, in command of the 500 Portuguese.