"Hang it, I am a good fellow; I only want to cover my responsibility; show me the letter, I ask no more."
"And that will satisfy you?"
"Yes, because I know the General's handwriting."
"Oh, in that case, it is all right," and drawing a large envelope from his breast, he said as he showed it to the American, though without loosing his hold, "Look!"
The latter looked at it closely for some minutes.
"It is really the General's handwriting," the soldier continued.
"Yes,"
"Now, do you consent to lead me to the Jaguar?"
"Whenever you like."
"At once then."