26/43 Try and get mi madre to feel this." "I can do that with a few words, and tears, and kisses. Mi madre is like one's good angel--very easy to persuade." "And now we must try and sleep, queridita." "Are you sure there is no danger to-night, Antonia ?" "Not to-night. Say your prayer, and sleep in God's presence. Ortiz and Lopez Navarro are watching every movement." But at three o'clock in the morning, the quiet of their rest was broken by sharp bugle calls. |