"I think I must have a few rights here, Mr. Wyman. I certainly have a right to know with what crime I am charged before I am examined."
"Yes, yes, that is quite true, quite true," replied the consul, advancing to the desk and speaking to the general.
"You are charged with being suspicious characters," said the interpreter, repeating the words of the presiding officer.
"Oh, thank you," said Harry, politely. "You can now tell the judge he may proceed."
The interpreter wisely refrained from repeating Harry's words.
"What are you doing in Cuba?"
"Travelling."
"How many were there in your party?"
"Now, that's such a foolish question, general; that little fat officer there knows there were only two of us. In fact, here we are; you can see for yourself."
"How did you reach Cuba?"