But the stolid sergeant was apparently too much of a coward to take the risk. He said no, and Clif gave a gasp.
"Wait and see Blanco," he said. "I do not dare to let you do it."
And though Ignacio blustered and swore and pranced about like a mad man, the soldier was obdurate.
"The risk is too great," he reiterated. "I dare not."
And so Ignacio once more slunk back into a dark corner of the car and fell snarling to himself.
"But I'll have him yet!" Clif heard him hiss. "I'll have him yet. Just wait till we get to Havana."