But yet he was desirous of making sure of the fact.
How to do this without arousing suspicion was a question.
But the Mexican’s curiosity seemed also to have been aroused, and he asked, in a guarded way:
“Has senor traveled far?”
Frank embraced the opportunity.
“We have traveled from the East,” he replied. “And we have come here to find a certain person, whom you may know.”
CHAPTER VII.
THE PARLEY.
Castrello gave a violent start.
Frank’s declaration was a genuine surprise to him.
“Ah!” he exclaimed. “You have me by surprise, senor.”