In fact, at the time, the assassination of Colonel Mendez of the artillery created such an excitement that nothing else was spoken of." "Well, Colonel, if you will accompany me to the governor's house, I will enter into the matter fully with you.

You may well believe that it is serious, as I have been despatched here with my regiment, and with one of French infantry, for both of whom quarters must be found at once." "There is plenty of room, sir.

The barracks will contain ten thousand men, and at present we have but four thousand here." "Then I beg, Colonel, that instead of coming at once to my quarters, you will tell off officers to conduct the troops to the most convenient of the buildings now empty.

After that, I shall be glad to see you and the commanding officers of the other regiments.
"You will, of course, take up your quarters at the governor's house, Captain Kennedy," he went on, as he rode forward.

"As you are going to be employed in surveying duties, you will naturally be a good deal away.