Fadrique, by Alvarado's orders, had fallen back nearer the main body so as to be within call.
"We shall be there in a little while. See yonder, the lights of the town," said the captain.
"While thou art with me," said the girl, "it matters little where we are. There are but two places in the world now——"
"And those are——?"
"Where thou art and where thou art not. If I may only be with thee, if we may be together, I want nothing else."
She had scarcely spoken before the sound of a cry followed by a shot broke on the night.