Go to Ancon and get to the furthest island out and stand boldly off; the Captain of the steamer will pick you up.

Your greatest danger will be in leaving the city and passing the lines.

You must depend on your own resources to get through them." Campbell then placed a purse of money in Boyton's hand bade him God speed and disappeared.

The Captain unhitched the mule, mounted, and started across the Pizzaro bridge over the Rimac.

At the other end of the bridge, he noticed a Chilean soldier eyeing him intently.