"It is very easy to ascertain that." said the general, coolly. "Black Stag, my friend, please to have this caballero suspended by the thumbs to the next tree."
The senator shuddered.
"I beg you to observe," the general continued, "that we do not commit the rudeness of searching you."
"But I assure you I have no order."
"Bah! and I am certain you will find one—there is nothing like being suspended by the thumbs."
"Come," said Black Stag.
The senator bounded away from him with fear.
"Well, I think I recollect——" he stammered.
"There, you see."
"That I am the bearer of a letter."