"I have some questions to ask," Will continued rapidly, but in the same quiet tone. "If your answers are contrary to what I know to be fact you are a dead man. Where is Señor Jackson?"
"At Las Piedras," said the man in a whisper.
Will started. This was the name of General Carabaño's hacienda nearly fifty miles away.
"What is to be done with him and Señor O'Connor?"
"They are held at ransom."
"And if ransom is refused?"
"Then they will be shot."
"How do you know?"
"The General says so."
"Will he keep his word?"