CHAPTER XIII
TO THE LAST MAN
Ned awoke after a feverish night, when there was yet but a strip of gray in the east. It was Sunday morning, but he had lost count of time, and did not know it. He had not undressed at all when he lay down, and now he stood by the window, seeking to see and hear. But the light was yet dim and the sounds were few. Nevertheless the great pulse in his throat began to leap. The attack was at hand.
The door of the room was unlocked and the two peons who had guarded him upon the roof came for him. Ned saw in the half gloom that they were very grave of countenance.
"We are to take you to the noble Captain Urrea, who is waiting for you," said Fernando.
"Very well," said Ned. "I am ready. You have been kind to me, and I hope that we shall meet again after to-day."
Both men shook their heads.
"We fear that is not to be," said Fernando.