"Well," the young captain mused, "I'll be promoted to major." He clasped his hands together, jubilant. At this precise moment, a detonation rang out. His ears buzzed, he--
XVII
"If we get through the corral, we can make the alley, eh?" Demetrio asked.
"That's right," the workman answered. "Beyond the corral there's a house, then another corral, then there's a store."
Demetrio scratched his head, thoughtfully. This time his decision was immediate.
"Can you get hold of a crowbar or something like that to make a hole through the wall?"
"Yes, we'll get anything you want, but ..."
"But what? Where can we get a crowbar?"
"Everything is right there. But it all belongs to the boss."