I take it that the presence here of Captain San Benavides is unknown, and the leadership of an officer in the enemy's own uniform should turn the scale in our favor.

Have you no followers among the troops or islanders?
Suppose we make good our first attack, and seize a strong position--isn't it probable we may receive assistance from your partisans ?" "Perhaps--among the convicts," was De Sylva's grim reply.
"No officials, or soldiers ?" "Not one.

They are chosen for this service on account of their animosity against the former Government.

How else could you account for their treatment of unarmed men on a ship crippled by their first shell ?" "You spoke of a steam launch.

Where is that kept ?" "At a wharf under the walls of the citadel which commands the town and anchorage." "Assuming we have a stroke of luck and rush some outpost, would it be possible to cross the island before dawn and board the launch or some other craft in which we can put to sea ?" "There is only the launch, and some small fishing catamarans.