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At one time it almost appeared certain that the Christino forces were unable to stem the rising tide which bade fair to spread over all Spain so unfortunate were their generals, so futile the best endeavours of the bravest and most patient soldiers. General Vincente was not alone in his conviction that had the gallant Carlist leader Zumalacarreguy lived he might have carried all before him.
And the horses will be forthcoming, no doubt. 'They will be forthcoming, said the man. 'And the Excellency's carriage is ready. In the early morning light they drove on, now descending towards the great valley of the Guadiana, and at midday, as Vincente had foreseen, gained a sight of the ancient city of Ciudad Real lying amid trees below them.
Indeed his voice was admirably suited to a lady's drawing- room, and suggested nought of the camp or battle field. From the handkerchief which he drew from his sleeve and passed across his white moustache a faint scent floated on the morning air. 'Are you General Vincente? asked Conyngham.
"Any light social distraction a harmless flirtation a possible attachment," suggested Dona Carmen shyly. "Change of scene active exercise experiences even as those you have related," broke in Don Vincente. "I for one have ever been opposed to LEGAL measures," said Don Victor. "A mere consultation of friends in fact, a fete like this is sufficient."
'You shall have two men, said General Vincente, drawing a writing- case towards himself and proceeding to write the necessary order. 'Men who are known to me personally. You can rely upon them at all times. 'Since they are friends of his Excellency's, interrupted Concepcion with much condescension, 'that suffices.
Every thing being ready, De Gama sailed from Lisbon on the 3d of March 1502, having the command of thirteen great ships and two caravels . The captains of this fleet were, Pedro Alonso de Aguilar, Philip de Castro, Don Lewis Cotinho, Franco De Conya, Pedro de Tayde, Vasco Carvallo, Vincente Sodre, Blas Sodre, the two Sodres being cousins-german to the captain-general, Gil Hernand, cousin to Laurenço de la Mina, Juan Lopes Perestrello, Rodrigo de Castaneda, and Rodrigo de Abreo; and of the two caravels Pedro Raphael and Diego Perez were commanders.
"They won't get me by surprise, like that squid did!" The sun was near the horizon when Colin and the boatman landed on the rocky shore, and the sunset colors were gorgeous. But Colin did not want to run any chances of being caught napping, and he followed Vincente, watching every move. Presently the boatman stopped and pointed, like a dog flushing a covey of partridges.
'No, said Concha half to himself, 'I have that. Vincente was indeed at table with Estella. He looked up as the priest entered, fingering a cigarette delicately. 'How soon can you take the road? asked Concha abruptly. 'Ten minutes the time for a cup of coffee, was the answer, given with a pleasant laugh. 'Then order your carriage.
'I have heard that she is beautiful, said the Queen, with a quick glance towards her companion. 'How is it that you have never brought her to Court, you who come so seldom yourself? Vincente made no reply. 'However, bring her to me now. 'She has travelled far, Madame, and is not prepared for presentation to her Queen. 'This is no time for formalities.
They were much too vast and far-reaching, and too promising to leave a stone unturned; and so he imagined to get the President-Dictator over there on a tour of ceremonies and speeches, culminating in a great function at the turning of the first sod by the harbour shore. After all he was their own creature that Don Vincente. He was the embodied triumph of the best elements in the State.
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