"
But he was not the man to let grass grow under his feet while he
hesitated how to remedy his mistake. Immediately he got in touch
with Valdez and a few of his party, and decided on a bold
counterstroke that, if successful, would oppose a checkmate to
the governor's check and would also make unnecessary the
unloosing of the State prisoners on the devoted heads of the
people.
"But mind, gentlemen," said Juan Valdez plainly, "the governor
must not be injured personally. I shall not consent to any
violence, no matter what the issue. Furthermore, I should like to
be given charge of the palace, in order to see that his wants are
properly provided for. We cannot afford to have our movement
discredited at the outset by unnecessary bloodshed or by any
wanton outrages."
O'Halloran smothered a smile. "Quite right, senor. Success at all
hazards, but, if possible, success with peace. And, faith,
subject to the approval of the rest of those present, I do hereby
appoint you keeper of the governor's person and his palace, as
well as all that do dwell therein, including his man servants,
his maid servants, and his daughter.
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