I well understand the cause of his contumacious behaviour.

The priest party is again getting the ascendency.

If they succeed, heaven help poor Mexico.

And, I may add, heaven help us!" Drawing the girl to his bosom with a fond affectionate embrace, he gave her a brother's kiss.

Then, striding forth, he sprang upon a saddled horse held in waiting, and rode off to parade his troops on the _plaza_ of Albuquerque.
A ten minutes' trot brought him into their presence.