Only for a short while did they thus remain. Then, as if some wild panic had suddenly seized upon them, both footpads and citizens ran scattering away!
In the place they had occupied I could see two score of horses, with the same number of men upon their backs—whose dark green uniforms were joyfully recognised.
With a shout I rushed forth to receive them!
After an interlude of confused congratulations I turned to give thanks—far more than thanks—to Francisco Moreno.
My gratitude was doomed to disappointment. He who so well deserved it was no longer to be seen.
The door, through which I had so fortunately fallen, was closed upon my generous protector!