"How far is that from here?"
"Four kilometers, señor."
"What is he doing there?"
"Waiting for reinforcements."
"What does he need reinforcements for?"
"To whip the dogs of Castro."
"No doubt he needs them. But are there any of Castro's soldiers in this vicinity?"
"Si, señor, at Baracoa."
This bit of information caused Ronie to resume his questioning with greater interest, for he knew this referred to Colonel Marchand's regiment.
"How many men has El Capitan under him?'