"What makes you think him an American?" asked the General.
"Because," replied the Major, "I have recognized him. His face was familiar from the first, and when I saw him ride I knew that I had also seen him ride before, but could not tell where. Only now has it come to me, and I know that in Yokohama I saw him within a year win the great hurdle-race of the English and American residents."
"Even that would not make him an American."
"It was everywhere proclaimed that he was such."
"Are you certain that this is the same man?"
"I am certain. I now also recall his name. It was Norreese--the Señor Norreese."
"But he was introduced by Lieutenant Navarro, who is known to every one, and whose loyalty is beyond question."
"Did Lieutenant Navarro know him in Spain?"
"I will ask him."
So an orderly was despatched to request Lieutenant Navarro to report immediately at headquarters.