That he had not happened to mention the fact to his
friend could be accounted for by reason of the fact that the
duties of the office at that place were few and unimportant.
"We are waiting, senor. If you will tell us where we may send?"
hinted Megales.
"I do not know any more than you do, if he is not at home."
The governor's eyes glittered. "Take care, senor. Better sharpen
your memory."
"It's pretty hard to remember what one never knew," retorted the
prisoner.
The Mexican tyrant brought his clinched fist slowly down on the
table in front of him. "It is necessary to remember, sir. It is
necessary to answer a few questions. If you answer them to our
satisfaction you may yet save your life."
"Indeed!" Bucky swept his fat bulk scornfully from head to foot.
"If I were what you think me, do you suppose I would betray my
friends?"
"You have no option, sir. Answer my questions, or die like a
dog."
"You mean that you would not think you had any option if you were
in my place, but since I'm a clean white man there's an option.
By God! sir, it doesn't take me a whole lot of time to make it,
either.
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