Your men brought me: I had not the least desire to come, I assure you." "You were caught on the hill yonder, surveying the town through a glass, and Sergeant Prim overheard part of a conversation which leaves no doubt that you are officers in Mejia's army.

Besides, you were seen coming from the quarter where he encamped this morning.

Is this so ?" Carmen and I exchanged glances.

My worst fears were confirmed--we had been betrayed.
"Is this so?
I repeat." "It is." "And have you, an English officer who has fought for Spain, actually sunk so low as to serve with a herd of ruffianly rebels ?" "At any rate, General Griscelli, I never deserted to the enemy." The taunt stung him to the quick.

Livid with rage he sprung from his chair and placed his hand on his sword.
"Do you know that you are in my power ?" he exclaimed.