"No, sir; it's de same old hunger. No matter how fast de train go I jes' cain't leave it behin'. Oh my, if I on'y had some po'k chops an' a little real gin!"
Jarvis started on toward the steps.
"Well, you come on now, Rusty—you don't eat a thing until we finish this job."
Rusty shook his head despairingly.
"Good Lawd, does I have to wait ontel you is dead—before I kin eat my vittles?"
He followed his master across the room, just as the Princess came to the balcony and started down the stairs.
"Well, Mr. Warren," added the Duke, "all Seguro will be buzzing with your ghost-hunt to-night. The whole town will sit up to hear the outcome."
The Kentuckian turned to look at the speaker.
"And where are you going to hear the returns of the battle, your Excellency?"
"Unfortunately, I must leave at once—I have an urgent summons from Madrid."