“But how can we tell where they went?” asked the captain.
“That woman can tell you!” exclaimed Maximina, pointing to an aged crone who was trying to escape observation in one of the huts.
[CHAPTER XXIX.]
THE FIGHT.
“Bring her here!” commanded the captain.
Several of his soldiers ran toward the old woman who set up a loud screaming.
“Who is she?” asked the leader of the troops of Maximina.
“An old servant of Vasco’s,” replied the girl. “She knows all his secrets and can tell where he has gone. He has several hiding places about here.”
Protesting and crying that she knew nothing and could tell nothing, the aged servant was brought to the captain.