"All things favor us, Wyatt," he said. "No proof reaches the ears of
Bernardo Galvez and the galleon, Dona Isabel, will certainly arrive next
week from Spain. If I mistake not, she will bring news welcome to me and
unwelcome to Bernardo Galvez."
"If you become Governor General what will you do with the Kentuckians in
the fort?" asked Wyatt.
Alvarez laughed, and it was a very unpleasant laugh to hear.
"I do not know what I shall do with them," he said, "but I am sure of one
fact. They will never see Kaintock again. The powers of a Governor General
are very great."
Braxton Wyatt was satisfied with the answer. His wicked heart throbbed at
the thought that the five would never more roam their beloved forests. He,
too, looked forward to the arrival of the galleon, Dona Isabel, with
welcome news. He saw how useful he was to Alvarez, and if the Spaniard
rose, he must rise with him.
The two, after these few words, sat in silence, each occupied with his own
thoughts, which, however, were largely the same. Alvarez rose presently
and went into the house. If all things went as he wished, there were
certain letters that he would send to powerful friends in Spain, and now
was a good time to make rough drafts of them.
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