All the ports are in possession of the Spaniards, and the roads thither beset by guerillas.

I see nothing for it but to go on the llanos and form a guerilla band of our own." "Isn't guerilla merely another name for brigand ?" "Too often.

You must promise the fellows plunder." "And provide it." "Of course, or pay them out of your own pocket." "Well, I am not disposed to become a brigand chief; and I could not keep a band of guerillas at my own charge even if I were disposed.

As we cannot get out of the country either by the north or east, what do you say to trying south ?" "How far?
To the Brazils ?" "Farther.

Over the Andes to Peru." "Over the Andes to Peru?
That is a big undertaking.