CHAPTER XV.
THE INSULT AVENGED.
Perceiving that the advantage was on their side, the boys did not hesitate to profit by it.
"Do as we bid," ordered Donald sternly, "and your lives will be saved. Disobey and we will not answer for the consequences."
The kneeling peons uttered never a word, but raised their eyes with a look of surprise.
"Get up," was the next command.
The peons obeyed.
"Now conduct us to the water front by a route where there are no Mexican soldiers."
"Do you think you can trust them?" asked Billie.