“What do you want?” he asked.
Jack looked carefully around before making any reply.
“Has no one been here?” he said, speaking in a low tone.
“No one,” said the boy. “I have not been to sleep. We’re alone.”
“Do you know where Harry is now?” asked the man.
“About,” said the boy.
“You think you could find him, Pedro?”
“Yes.”
“Then go for your pony and ride to him just as lively as possible.”
“What shall I say?” asked Pedro.