"I mean that those you confided to us are safe and sound, in spite of the dangers innumerable they incurred during the terrible day we have passed through."
"Can it be true?" he said, laying his hand on his chest, to check the beating of his heart.
"I assure you."
"Then, they are both here?"
"Yes."
"Oh! I must see them!" he exclaimed, as he prepared to rush into the rancho.
"Wait a moment."
"Why so?" he asked in alarm.
"For two reasons: the first being that before you enter, I must warn them of your arrival."
"That is true; go, my friend, I will await you here."