“We shall get those after we get a little better acquainted,” said Adrian, and he proceeded to make friends with the members of the band as best he could.
Perceiving that this was the proper thing to do, Donald and Billie also began to get better acquainted and were making good progress when Don Carlos returned, accompanied by two companions, which brought the number up to twenty.
“Attention!” he called as soon as he entered the cantina.
The order was obeyed, although not in a very soldierly manner.
“The expedition is to leave for the American side in twos and threes,” he explained, “and we are
to meet at Alamita at eight o’clock tomorrow night. If any are captured, they are to allow themselves to be imprisoned without protest. No matter what happens, keep your orders secret. You understand?”
“Bueno!” was the unanimous reply.
“Then go!” ordered Don Carlos, and he stepped aside to allow the men to pass out.
“Stop!” exclaimed a voice from the rear of the cantina. “One thing you have forgotten!”
The boys, along with the others, turned at the sound of the voice and there in a rear door stood Don Rafael.