The
boys ran after. When they reached the house its master was extended on a
settee in the living-room, and Hill was telling the tale of their narrow
escape to the frightened household.
"I don't think they'll come back," he said in conclusion. "But it's jest
as well to have your guns ready, and for one or two of ye to set up all
night. We three'd like grub and beds as quick as you kin git 'em ready."
Never had beds felt so sweet as they did that night. The boys awoke
refreshed, themselves again; and no Indians had returned to disturb
their slumbers.
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Hill met them as they entered the living-room. His eyes were full of
news.
"Well, boys," he said, "I don't know that you're in fur another
adventure, but ye kin call it by that name when you git home if you
like; leastways there ain't no doubt about it's bein' an experience."
The boys forgot the waiting breakfast. "What is it?" they demanded
simultaneously. "Quick! quick!"
"It's this. I don't suppose you know more about the history of your
country 'n most kids do. Well, Alvarado and General Castro are your two
big men--"
"We know that," interrupted Roldan, scornfully.
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