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"And it ain't every day I'm entertainin' lords." The boys did not understand the words, but they understood the act, and reddened. "I myself will cook the rabbit for you, senor," said Adan. "Well, you kin," and the man nodded acquiescence. "You are American, no?" asked Roldan. "I am, you bet." "From Boston, I suppose?" The man guffawed. "Boston ought to hear that. She'd faint.
They would not trust one of their number in the Gerad's country; a horseman, however, should carry a letter inviting the Girhi chief to visit his brothers-in-law. I was assured that Adan would not drink water before mounting to meet us: but, fear is reciprocal, there was evidently bad blood between them, and already a knowledge of Somali customs caused me to suspect the result of our mission.
Report informed him, moreover, that we had given 600 dollars and various valuables to the Gerad Adan, Why then had he been neglected? Madar sensibly advised us to push forward that night, and to 'ware the bush, whence Midgans might use their poisoned arrows. We alighted at the village formerly beneath Gurays, now shifted to a short distance from those hills.
The truth was, Roldan fancied lying inert in a cave for several days as little as he fancied the somnolent life of a barrack, and Adan, who had a secret preference for the cave, was too loyal to oppose him. In ten minutes the horses were ready, affectionate good-byes said, and Roldan and Adan, followed by many good wishes, and prayers to return, started southeastward through a dense canon.
Excitement and good will reigned; even Don Jose had forgiven the young offenders, and they all talked at once, at the top of their voices, as fast as they could rattle and with no falling inflection. Roldan and Adan were pressed to remain at the Hacienda Perez until the search was over, and although the former had a secret yearning for adventure he was more than half inclined to consent.
My hosts cleared a Gurgi for our reception, brought us milk, and extended their hospitality to the full limits of even savage complaisance. Expecting to march on the 13th December soon after dawn, I summoned Beuh and his brethren to the hut, reminding him that the Hajj had promised me an escort without delay to the village of the Gerad Adan.
I haven't mentioned it; but it is because well I lay awake an hour last night trying to think of something to say and and thinking that I loved you better than my own brothers " "That will do, then," said Adan, gruffly. "We'll be kissing each other in a minute as we did at the Hacienda Perez; and I think that we are getting too big for that. I hear that American boys never kiss each other."
It seemed to me the simplest climax for the unfolding drama, although I should have been sorry for Diego. It was Reinaldo's turn to look black, but he devoted himself ostentatiously to Prudencia, who beamed like a child with a stick of candy. Chonita rode between Don Juan de la Borrasca and Adan.
"Ay, Roldan," exclaimed Adan, suddenly. "Think did we meet a bear?" "We probably shall," said Roldan, coolly. "These forests have many 'grizzlies, as the Americans call them." "But what should we do, Roldan?" "Why, kill him, surely." "Have you ever seen one?" "Never." "But it is said that they are very large, my friend, larger than you or I." "Perhaps. Keep quiet. I like to hear the forest talk."
The senor, meanwhile, will throw the officers off the scent. But if you are wise, you will make for the Sierras and hide there. Adios, senor, adios, senor;" and he wheeled about and disappeared into the darkness of the canon. "We are like the babes in the wood," said Adan. "I feel as if we never should find our way home again."
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