"I am sure of it," the Indian replied, laconically.
"May heaven hear you, brother," Valentine continued. "Act! While, on your side, you watch the town for fear of treason. We then will ambush ourselves on the road the gambusinos must take, in order to know positively the direction in which they are proceeding. Till tomorrow, chief!"
"Stop!" a panting voice exclaimed, and a man suddenly appeared in the midst of them.
"Father Seraphin!" Valentine said in a surprise. "What chance brings you this way?"
"I was looking for you."
"What do you want with me?"
"To give you some good news."
"Speak! Speak quickly, father! Has Don Miguel left his prison?"
"Alas! Not yet; but his daughter is free!"
"Doña Clara free!" Valentine shouted joyously. "Heaven be blessed! Where is she?"