"I never felt so mean in my life," whispered Philip to Tim. "What a beast the man is!"
"And you said he was a great man!"
"So he is. But even great men are human. Xuarez is not perfect; but I believe he is honourable as regards rules of warfare. We can leave the harbour in safety."
"I doubt that, my boy," said Tim, significantly; "the man's a liar!"
"What!" said Jack, overhearing this; "do you think that Dolores——?"
"I think that he knows where she is."
"Then I'll stay here till he gives her up."
"You'll stay here a long time, then. She is not in Acauhtzin."
"Then where is she?"
"It's more nor I know."