"You are aware, are you not, that you are perfectly in our power!" said the Linda.
"Now," the general added, "answer categorically the questions which will be put to you."
"How came you here?"
"I have just been surprised by the Indians."
"Where were you going?"
"To Santiago."
"Alone?"
"Oh, Lord! no; I had an escort of fifty horsemen."
"What were you going to do at Santiago?"
"Alas! I am tired of politics: my intention was to retire to my quinta in the bosom of my family."