"You will note that the bridge stands, but the railroad tracks have been torn up." "Aye, aye, sir," Dave reported, after using his field glass.
"That's one of the things we wanted to know," Bowers continued.
"And keep an especially sharp lookout, Ensign, for any signs of Mexican forces, hidden or in the open." But, though Dare looked constantly, he saw no indications of the Mexican column with which General Maas had retreated.
"Too bad about Cantor of your ship," murmured Lieutenant Bowers, a little later.

"Though the forces have been searching for him for three or four days he can't be found anywhere.

It must be fearful to be tried for treason to one's flag.

I am hoping that Cantor will be brought in dead.

Under such charges as he faces, there's more dignity in being dead." "Much more," Dave assented, in a low voice.
On and on they flew.