It was the cause of all the mischief and must be put out of the way.

But his comrades made no reply.

They grumbled and muttered among themselves and at last they said that this would be a difficult thing to do.

They all said they would not tackle the _pandurs_ because they were better shots than any robber and were used to hunting and all its wiles.

In vain were all the assurances of Fatia Negra; they said they meant to hide away as best they could.