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He was Martella, who, being wounded, was saved at my prayer. Since then we have been friends." "He ought to be your life friend if there is any such thing as gratitude in his nature." "I have been to see him and he comes to see me. Martella is one who speaks the truth." "I was not aware that barring yourself there was any man in this part of the world who had that virtue."
Without any injunction to the Captain to make haste, Martella saluted, and walked deliberately into the building, where no questions were asked, since he had been seen in converse with the officer and no one doubted that he came direct from General Yozarro.
The three stood for a few minutes without speaking, when Martella straightened up and asked in a low voice: "Have you noticed, Major, that our speed has increased within the last few minutes?" The American looked off over the water and then at the shore, but could see nothing to enlighten him. "The other boat is falling behind," said Captain Guzman.
At that moment, all felt a jar through the craft, accompanied by such a rapid slackening of pace that the three took an involuntary step forward. "We've run aground!" exclaimed Starland. "There's no doubt of it," calmly added Martella. "It was done purposely!" added the American, placing his hand on his revolver.
I didn't see anything of Yozarro, but " "I did," interrupted Martella; "he was in a deep hollow and made sure his head never rose a half inch above the edge. He did his part too in bellowing orders, but I don't suppose he commanded any more attention than Bambos, Captain." "Both forces fought independently of their leaders." "You commanded yours, Captain, and did it well."
They had the length of the boat to travel, but quickly did it and joined their friends on land. "Why do you dally?" he called angrily; "if you wait another minute, you will be taken! Off with you!" "Fret not about us," was the gruff response of Martella; "attend to the Señorita, and we'll look after ourselves." The great fear in the minds of all was that General Yozarro would fire the rear gun.
We are in our own boat, or at least not in his, and we have committed no crime against the Atlamalcan Republic, whatever that name means." "You must not think for an instant of such a thing," said his sister with great earnestness. "Why not? Do you hold him in fear?" "No; but he will take vengeance upon Martella, who has served us so faithfully." "Great heavens!
"We shall not, if such proves to be the fact; but if there are more, it is not well to attack until that is the only means left. It will be little trouble for Martella to learn the truth." "Do you mean that he shall make himself known?" "If necessary; what objection is there to that?" "He is a deserter from the service of General Yozarro, who will show him no mercy if he once lays hand on him."
He broke into a gallop up the path, with the indignant officer running at his heels, and Guzman close behind him. "'Twas the maddest folly I ever saw, but heavens! what nerve!" Brief as was the distance, when they reached the summit of the trail, Martella dashed up after them.
He turned to Captain Guzman, who was silently smoking a cigarette. "What do you think of it?" "It is the only plan that will succeed and there is no certainty that it will not fail. But let it be tried." "Will the captain of the guard obey a verbal order which it is proposed to say is sent by General Yozarro?" Martella lifted his shoulders. "If he refuses we shall be no worse off than before."
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