She had seen all that was necessary for Roblado to know. The grove was the place of meeting. It only remained for her to get back to the officer, and give the information.
She was about to crawl away, and had already half risen, when to her dismay, the lovers appeared coming through the grove, and towards the very arbour behind which she lay!
Their faces were turned towards the spot where she was crouching. If she rose to her feet, or attempted to go off, she could not fail to be seen by one or other of them.
She had no alternative but to remain where she was—at least until some better opportunity offered of getting away—and with this intention she again squatted down close under the shadow of the arbour.
A moment after the lovers entered, and seated themselves upon the benches with which the little bower was provided.
Chapter Forty Six.
The hearts of both were so agitated that for some moments neither gave utterance to their thoughts. Catalina was the first to speak.
“Your sister?” she inquired.