“I did,” he replied quietly, and explained the cause of the fight.
“Well, you will have to stand trial for attacking one of my men,” said the leader. “I am General Orizaba.”
He signalled for his men to surround the three, which was soon done, and they continued their march back toward the city.
“Every step in this direction is better for us,” said Dick to the two girls, as they marched along. “We’ll get out of this trouble some way, be sure of that.”
“Oh, I know no harm will come to us as long as you are here,” replied Shirley.
“Thanks,” said Dick dryly. “But I don’t see how I can do much for any of us right now.”
“Something will turn up,” said Shirley positively.
“I hope it turns up soon,” declared Mabel.
But if the prisoners hoped to be taken directly back to town they were doomed to disappointment.
After crossing the clearing in the woods, General Orizaba led his men to the left, where after an hour’s march, he called a halt. Then he again approached the prisoners.