"Yes, sir. Why not?"

"You will be killed, or they will know there has been treachery, and that will ruin us!"

"They will not know me, sir. They will take me for this Spaniard. We are of the same height, and in the semi-darkness, near the magazine, I shall pass through."

"But you are sure to be discovered when you reach Manuel, this officer's friend."

"Certain," said Juan.

"That may be, but by that time my work will be done. I shall have no fear of Manuel."

"Beggar!" cried Juan; "we shall see!"

"Oh, no, you don't!" exclaimed Young Glory, as Juan was slipping out of the cabin. "Here you stay until the work is through."

"I will guard him."

"No, sir, you must come with me."