We were surprised and taken prisoners.
Senor Fortescue was a prisoner on parole when the general saw him.

I believe Griscelli obtained his parole and took him to the _quebrada_ for no other purpose than to compromise him with the patriots.

And that I, who have killed more than a hundred Spaniards with my own hand, should be suspected of deserting to the enemy is too monstrous for belief." "Of course, it is an absurd mistake.

Appearances are certainly rather against us--at any rate, against me; but a word of explanation will put the matter right.

Let us go to the camp at once and have it out." "Not so fast, Senor Fortescue.