"But that chap is right in our way."
"Then ride him down. He'll be worse scared than we are."
The advice seemed good and the boys spurred forward.
"If you think he means us any harm," Donald remarked, "I might take a shot at him."
"I don't believe he does."
Again Billie proved a good prophet as the rider rode directly toward them, waving his hat in his hand.
"It's Tony," exclaimed Pedro as the rider approached a little nearer.
Tony was one of Gen. Sanchez' servants.
"Why, so it is," laughed Donald. "I suppose he is out looking for us."
Which was exactly the case. The news of the fight had reached Pachuca along with the part the boys had played in saving the bullion, and Pedro's father had heard it along with the others.