Instantly he sprang on Juan. The latter thought he was about to be killed.
"You have no right to slay me. I came here under a safe conduct. This is infamous!"
"Senor, you will not be hurt. Now, to business. Strip that uniform off you quickly!"
"You insult me."
"Off with it, or I will tear it from your back!"
Young Glory seized the officer's tunic, and tore open the front of it.
"It must be, sir," he said to Lieutenant Tyler, who watched these extraordinary proceedings in silence. "Stand guard over him, sir. Compel him instantly to do what I have said, for we have no time to lose."
As the Spaniard was stripped of his naval uniform, instantly Young Glory put it on.
"I shall take back your answer," he said to Mr. Tyler.
"You!"