"If explanations are due," said Alvarez, "I shall make them to Don
Bernardo."
"Very good! very good!" murmured the lieutenant. "I am quite sure that
Don Bernardo will be greatly pleased."
Alvarez turned angrily, gave some orders to his men, and then stalked away
followed by Wyatt and two others. The renegade had never spoken a word,
but he and the five had exchanged some threatening glances.
Alvarez and Bernal had spoken in Spanish, but Henry and the others
surmised the import of their words. They knew, too, by the manner of
Alvarez that the little triumph had been with Bernal.
"He wanted the boat, did he not?" said Henry.
"Yes," replied the lieutenant, "but you can sleep in it to-night. I warn
you, however, to see Bernardo Galvez in the morning as soon as you can.
After all, you are Americans and foreigners, while Alvarez is a Spaniard
and one of us. You will have much to overcome."
They perceived the truth of his suggestion and thanked him. He gave them a
friendly good night and went away. The five went on board "The Galleon"
and prepared for sleep, having dismissed their watchman with ample pay.
As the boat was securely tied there was no need to keep a watch and all
prepared for the night. But they did not go to sleep yet, although they
did not talk, every one being occupied with his own thoughts.
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