3/34 I will even lend you my Cross of Saint James, if you wish. Honor my poor clothes so far as to wear them in the fight." "Thank you, Lopez. I will not disgrace them"; and he bent forward and looked into his friend's eyes. His glance prolonged his words--went further than speech--went where speech could not reach. As a matter of precision, where now are the Americans ?" "At the mission of Espada." "La Espada ?--the sword--the name is ominous." "Of success, Lopez." "Is Houston, then, with you ?" "Until a few days ago. |