human
But, in the first place, how did they get loose within? and who cut the wall from the outside, unless someone helped them? _Carajo_! it's not possible.
gpt
That's true, Jose, said another voice.
human
Someone must, and I believe it was that giant that got away from us at the rancho. The shot that killed the snake came from the chaparral, and yet we searched and found nobody. Mark my words, it was he; and I believe he has hung upon our track all the way.
gpt
exclaimed another;
human
I shouldn't much like to be under the range of his rifle; they say he can kill a mile off, and hit wherever he pleases. He shot the snake right through the eyes.
gpt
By the Virgin! said one of the guerilleros, laughing,
human
Ay, muttered Lincoln, finishing the sentence;
gpt
It _was_ you, then?
human
And Jack?
gpt
I guess he's safe enuf, Cap'n. I sent the little feller back with word ter the kurnel.
human
Ha! then we may expect them from camp?
gpt
No doubt on it, Cap'n; but yer see, if they kum, they may not be able to foller us beyond the rancho. So it'll be best for us not to depend on them, but ter take Rowl's track.
human
You are right. Lead on, Raoul!