Bitterly did he reproach himself in that he had been the cause of leading his ward into such a position.

But now there was no help for it--she must go.

And after all it could make no difference if she were killed or captured five minutes hence or half an hour later.

But Francisco, who could not take such a philosophical view of the situation, implored her not to venture herself alone among those horrible savages.
"Go if you like, Juanna," said Leonard, not heeding the priest's importunities.

"If anything happens I will try to avenge you before I follow.