The secretary was most anxious to take an accurate measure of these two young Americans, who were now highly \ important to his plans.
After the evening meal, Don Luis summoned a number of his home retainers, who played mandolins and guitars.

Some of them sang with considerable sweetness and power.

The full moon, soon to wane, shed lustrous light over the tropical scene of beauty.
It was a delightful evening.

Tom and Harry, when they retired, found themselves ready to sleep instantly.

Their bedrooms opened into a common parlor.