At once pass over to the Levee; go on board the first boat that is leaving, whether bound up the river or for Galveston.

Only get off from the city, and then make your way to Mexico.

You will find me there." Fear had now seized upon both of the men, and each saw consternation in the other's face.
"I am off at the word," said Leach, as he grasped the hand of his companion.
"Be discreet, self-possessed, and wary." Lyon spoke in a warning voice.
"I will.

And you take good heed to the same advice." The men were yet standing face to face, each grasping the other's hand, when both partly turned their heads to listen.

There was a sound of feet at the upper end of the passage, just at the landing, and it came rapidly nearer.