It is also quite likely that, failing in this, you sought the return of the compromising letters which you had written to him." The enraged diplomat made a desperate dash for the freedom of the hills, such a short distance away, but was brought back by a guard--brought back almost frenzied with the hate of the boy that possessed him.
"Sit down," thundered the lieutenant.

"Another break of that kind will lead to handcuffs." Don Miguel obeyed, throwing himself on the ground as far as possible from his accuser.

With a smile Nestor moved closer to him and went on.
"You did not get the letters.

They are now safe in the vaults of the War department.

Why you did not secure them I cannot say, for they were later found on the desk.