Headquarters of the Independent Government at Cubitas.
To Captain Dynamite,
Boston, Massachusetts, U. S. A.
Greeting:
When, with the assistance of a power higher than mortal endeavor, you shall have safely brought your expedition within the lines of the enemy's ships, proceed with all possible dispatch to that point on the coast mutually agreed upon by us at our last meeting. There, should a kind and just Providence so will it, you will find your landing covered by five hundred men under Captain Morgan, who is your friend. From him you will receive any necessary further instructions. May our just cause shield you from harm and bring you safely through your dangerous mission to the arms of your friends who kiss your hand.
(Signed) Betancourt.
Gomez.
"You know those names, my friends," said Dynamite, after reading the order. "In their name and in ours, out of the fullness of our hearts, I give you our toast—Viva Cuba Libre!"
The men sprang to their feet and raising their glasses while their eyes shone with the fever of excitement, shouted:
"Viva, viva, Cuba libre!"
"I thought so," said Harry, as the sound died away.