As it was, the wary old soldier felt some degree of suspicion in the
matter, as was evident by his remarks to the general, who brought
the charge. It did not seem very natural that one who had just
experienced such favor and promotion should so early be guilty of at
breach of discipline. He was accustomed to judge of men and matters
with care, and judiciously, and for this reason he now rested his
head upon his hand for a moment, upon the table by his side, and
after a pause of some minutes thus passed in silence, during which
he had considered the verbal charge brought against Lorenzo Bezan by
his commanding officer, he once more cast a searching glance upon
General Harero. He had never detected him in any small or unfair
business, but he had suspected him of being capable of such things.
"Is this not the young man whom I have lately promoted for
gallantry?" asked the governor-general.
"Excellency, yes."
"It is strange that he should be guilty of such insubordination."
"Very strange, excellency."
"You know not the reason that has induced this conduct?"
"No--that is--" continued General Harero, as he saw Tacon's piercing
eye bent upon him, "I can easily presume.
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