Two or three days passed before the ninas could be induced to take food; but they would snap viciously when approached.

At last the male took a small fish from Paul's hand, and then he knew they were conquered.

Both began to feed and in a few days became the most affectionate pets, following him around like dogs.

They would swim into the breakers with him without showing the least inclination to escape to their former haunts.
Paul seeing no hope of escape from Ancon, returned to Lima to consult with some American friends.

These informed him that there was little chance of escape from there.
Paul then formed a resolution to wait on General Patricio Lynch, who was in charge of Callao, six miles away.
From his name, Boyton judged he was some good natured soldier of fortune who would be only too happy to aid a brother in distress.
With this intention he called at the headquarters at Callao, and informed the aid-de-camp that he desired an interview with the General.
That officer told him to wait a few hours, which he did.