“Where have you come from?” he said; but his speech betrayed him, and Power added to the sensation he had already caused by saying:
“You are no Spaniard, at any rate.”
“Good Lord!” cried the other. “It’s an Englishman!”
“Next thing to it, an American,” said Power.
“What is your name, and how do you happen to be in this outlandish place?” was the bewildered demand.
“I am here to explain all that, and more. Are you the head of this expedition?”
“Yes.”
“Well, what about discussing matters in that tent of yours?”
“Come right along,” said the stranger, leading the way.