I saw nothing, I heard nothing but a wolf howling in the forest, and then, long after midnight, I was suddenly seized from behind by powerful hands.

I could not move, so strong were they.

I was gagged and bound and I could see only the phantom figures of the men who did it.

I know no more." Pedro, with many supplications, repeated the tale, and Francisco Alvarez was forced to believe them, although he cursed them for carelessness, and promised them punishment.

Braxton Wyatt had remained silent, although his face showed deep disappointment.