"That will do us no harm. But the women and children?"
"I have got them all safely to Las Norias."
"God be praised! Now we can fight like men; our dear ones are in safety."
"For a time they are."
"What do you mean? What is there else to fear?"
"Only that when the Indians have taken the presidio, they will most probably attack the hacienda."
"You are out of your wits, Estevan," said the major, smiling; "and Doña Hermosa—"
"True," replied the mayor domo gaily; "I had forgotten her."
"Is that all you have to report?"
"No, major," he said quickly; "one thing more."