“We want no intervention by the United States,” declared several of the men fiercely. “Rather Francisco Madero than the American pigs!”
“You don’t understand,” explained one of the Americans, to whom our boys had taken such a dislike. “The Americans only want to be guaranteed——”
“We know,” replied one Mexican. “We are willing to fight, but not for the Americans.”
“Bueno!” exclaimed several.
For a few minutes it looked as though there might be a small revolution among the revolutionists, but Don Carlos was equal to the occasion and
announced that no one had to go who did not want to.
“Neither will they get any of the money,” he added. “Now then, all who do not wish to go may return to the trenches.”
No one made a move, although there was considerable muttering.
“Now that this matter is settled,” said Don Carlos, “I will go and get my final instructions. I’ll be back soon.”
“We seem to be getting pretty close to the facts,” said Donald as Don Carlos left. “If we can only get some names we shall have all the information we need.”