"That is true," Don Antonio interrupted him.
"The governor must not risk his life lightly; suppose you were made prisoner, for instance, what a blow it would be for the colony."
"You speak most sensibly, Don Torribio."
"Let us take an escort."
"Of how many men?"
"Ten will be enough."
"We will take twenty, for we may come across a hundred Indians."
"Twenty, then, if you wish it, Don Antonio," the other answered with a sardonic smile.
On the governor's arrival the defenders of the fort had got under arms. Don Torribio detailed twenty horsemen, who, by his orders formed up behind him.
"Are we ready to start, governor?"