It was to warn you of your danger that Gahra and I have been watching for you.

Gahra will be here presently, and he will tell you that what I say is true." "This passes comprehension.

What does it all mean?
Out with it, good Guido; you have always been faithful, and I don't think you are a fool." "Thanks for your good opinion, senor.

Well, it is very painful for me to have to say it; but the general believes, and save your own personal friends, all the army believes, that you and senor Fortescue are traitors--that you betrayed them to the enemy." "On what grounds ?" asked Carmen, highly indignant.
"You went to reconnoitre; you did not come back; the next morning we were attacked by Griscelli in force, and Senor Fortescue was seen among the enemy, seen by General Mejia himself.

It was, moreover, reported this morning in the camp that Griscelli had let you go." "So he did, and hunted us with his infernal blood-hounds, and we only escaped by the skin of our teeth.