The only person quitting the camp was Lerna.
So that no traitor could well carry the news to the enemy this time.
"Let no precaution be neglected," said Pedro; "we must choose trusty sentinels. I'll take the watch at the gap myself."
"Good."
"Geoffrey."
"Present, captain."
Toro gave a start at that reply, which clearly gave the death-knell to his own command.
"Do you mount guard at the cross roads below."
"Leading to the fountain avenue, do you mean, captain?"
"Yes."