"Yes, we will welcome him," added the duke, "for I hope that the information which he will give us will dissipate the doubts which have been raised as to the honour of my unfortunate countryman."
"God grant it!" said Don Zeno.
Captain Don Sylvio Quiroga appeared. After having respectfully bowed to the persons who were in the room, he drew himself up, and waited till they should address him.
"Well!" asked Don Zeno, "Have you found any trace of the fugitives, captain?"
"I have, general," he answered.
"Have you brought them back?"
"No."
"You have not overtaken them?"
"Yes, general."
"Then, how is it that you return without these two men?"