They are following me, even now." This was a frightful misfortune, and I feared that the senora had acted very imprudently.

But it was no time either for reproaches or regrets, and the words were scarcely out of her mouth when I lifted her into the saddle; as I did so, I caught sight of two horsemen and several foot-people, coming down the pathway.
"Go!" I said to Gahra, "I shall stay here." "But, senor--" "Go, I say; as you love me, go at once.

This lady is in your charge.

Take good care of her.

I can keep these fellows at bay until you are out of sight and, if possible, I will follow.