As her eyes became accustomed to the darkness, she discovered that she was looking into a large room, and gradually she could make out the various pieces of furniture. Then she discovered there was someone on the bed, and having no doubt as to who it was, she called:
“Don Guillermo! Don Guillermo!”
This was the sound which had attracted Billie’s attention.
“Is that you, Don Guillermo?” she asked.
“Yes,” came the whispered reply.
“Are you hurt?” she next asked.
“Not much.”
“Are you a prisoner?”
“Yes; but I’m not going to be long.”
Guadalupe could see that he was getting upon his feet, and partly arose to shift her position, when Tanto sprang back with a deep growl. The next instant she felt herself seized from behind, and, when she would have screamed, a hand was placed firmly over her mouth.