OLFAN TELLS OF THE RUBIES It was at this juncture that Francisco recovered his senses.

"Oh!" he gasped, opening his eyes and sitting up, "is it done, and am I dead ?" "No, no, you are alive and safe," answered Leonard.

"Stay where you are and don't look over the edge, or you will faint again.

Here, take my hand.

Now, you brute," and he made energetic motions to the surviving priest, indicating that he must lead them back along the path by which they had come, at the same time tapping his rifle significantly.
The man understood and started down the darksome tunnel as though he were glad to go, Leonard holding his robe with one hand, while with the other he pressed the muzzle of the loaded rifle against the back of his neck.