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CHAPTER xIII-Continued.

church, he asked.
'I intend that YOU shall know that
have my business. and that you have
yours. the general answered. We
have too much before US to waste our
time in words"
what business has this monk TO have
anything to say in this matter?'' de-
rnanded one OF the officers sharply
He gave his evidence. and that should
end IT."
1T was I who gave the information
which led TO this mans arrest. follow
ing him TO Ia Puebla." replied Fray
IEnominious.
Enough" cried the general with a
frown. and then turning to me. 1t was
apparent that the monk had made him
Have you anything to say for your
self?' he asked.
II wish TO say that am innocent of
the charges brought against me" re-
piled
Innocent IN the face OF the evidence
offered. you expect US to accept your
word that you are innocent?"
NO" I answered, II did not expect
you to accept my word. or believe any
thing I may say. I am an American.
and 7 demand that be tried before the
American consul
Indeed. and you think that every
renegade foreigner who is taken In open
rebellion against the government Is
privileged TO a hearing before the con-
sui? II you do, you would better get
over the notion. II you have any de-
tense 10 make. you shall make it before
me. or not at all"
II have none to make before you fur
Their than what I have already stated. 9"
I replied firmly Furthermore. 1 de-
mand that I be tried as IS my right,
and the right of every American citizen
as secured by treaty"
1.-THE treaty is imperative" he cried.
''Your government has already violated
It There is war-that is, overt acts of
war have been committed by your coun-
try against Mexico. Diplomatic rela-
tons have been suspended"
Then. in this event. 1 said, 1T will
not be long before the United States
sends an army down here 20 see that
its citizens are protected"
''It will do you no good" he retorted
hercely.
There was a slight interruption, caused
by the entrance OF Don Carlos. This
was the first time 1 had ever seen him;
and as chance would have II, It was
the last time. would not have known
who he was. but General Marquee
paused and addressed him by name, ask
ing him II he had something TO say.
Don Carlos replied with dignity that
he had nothing to say. more than that
he would leave It 10 the court 20 dis
pose of the case as IL saw fit.
He had a somewhat naughty bearing,
and think looked upon me as a COM
TaFu n ~ g. Il
spoke 70 one or two OF the officers. but
did not hear what was said. Before
the trial had concluded he was called
from the room. and left as abruptly as
he had entered.
Possibly. under the circumstances. #
would be best not TO act too hastily"
suggested one Of the Officers. whose
name did not learn
The monk. too. was about 20 say some
thing more. but General MARQUEE waved
him or
This is big ado about a little mat
ter" he said. The prisoner is no
better than an outlaw. viii make an
example OF him It win be lesson for
others Of his countrynen."
Again the monk made an attempt to
say something.
Enough: I viii hear nothing from
It not been for your putting IN. execution
might have been carried out before this.
Tt Is ordered"
At the moment there was SO much
sscoufusiOn in the room, and noise with
but. that he broke of abruptly and
raped FOR order.
Everything appeared to be lost. was
standing before the general. vainly en-
desvoring TO collect my scattered
senses. and TO comprehend what was
going on about me. I was bewildered:
but remember that the poise and
confusion instead OF subsiding seemed
to increase. An orderly came hurriedly
into the room and whispered something
10 General MarQuez. the council was
hastily adjourned, and I remained I'M
sentenced
General Marquee rose from the table
at which he was seated, IS also did
the other officers, and turning 70 the
.pAvost marshal who had me in charge
he directed him 20 take me 20 the
Prison Militar with the other prisoners.
Then. turning 90 an officer near. he or
dered him TO have his command under
arms at once.
As the officers fled out there was more
rafting OF swords and clRnking OF spurs
upon the pavement outside. In the space
OF less than a minute the room WAS de-
serted save for myself and the two
soldiers who had been guarding me
Fray IgnOminious soon returned, a
smile OF satisfaction on his face. evil
IDENTIFY from the knowledge that I was
not removed entirely from his power
Thanks to him, IN his zeal 10 have nv
punishment prolonged by torture, he
had gained for me a respite. In truth.
believe owe my life to him A new
hope was born In my breast A Provi-
dence which had saved me so far might
enable me 20 escape altogether.
As 1 was ebout 70 be led away Don
Luis returned. He came in cautiously,
looking about the rom 70 see who was
there
Il have a little business with this
fellow" he said, addressing Fray Iyno-
minious. Il would like 70 be alone "
Proceed with your business: do not
let my presence interfere with IT," re-
Piled the monk.
4 said that I wished to see him
alone" repeated Don Luis
Yes, lieu{ snart"
The monk turned, reluctantly. and left
the room. Don Luis stood stinIy IN the
center Of tbs room and waited until