“But we couldn’t take those along under a flag of truce.”
“Why not?” asked Don Ernesto. “They would know nothing about them. The weapons could be tucked away out of sight. And, although to carry them would seem a breach of faith, yet if we would save Prince Huaca, the end justifies the means, it seems to me.”
At that moment Michac returned.
“Ask him about a flag of truce, Dad, whether the Incarial forces would respect it?” suggested Jack.
Mr. Hampton did as proposed. Michac straightened proudly.
“It would be respected,” he said.
“Then, Dad, your major objection of the danger to us is overborne.”
“Yes, I see. But about the pistols, I don’t know.”
Mr. Hampton shook his head. Then he had an inspiration. Taking out his pistol, he held it up for Michac to view.
“Do you know what this is?” he asked.