There all was excitement.
Instantly Young Glory went to the commandant of the garrison.
"If he knows Ruiz Calderon, I'm lost," was Young Glory's reflection as he entered the commandant's room.
"A dispatch from General Lopez," said Young Glory, saluting.
The commandant took the letter and tore it open, scarcely giving Young Glory a glance.
"So you are Captain Calderon?" he said, after reading the dispatch.
"Yes, colonel."
"General Lopez says you are a brave and energetic soldier."
Young Glory bowed.
"To-night you have work before you that will prove your strength. You are to command the expedition that starts for Monterey."