"
As the officer thus spoke-for his cloak now falling from one
shoulder, partially exposed his person and discovered his rank-the
strong light of the lantern fell full upon the sleeper's face, and
caused him suddenly to awake, and partially rising from the floor,
he said:
"So soon! has my time already come? I thought that it was not yet.
Well, I am ready, and trust to die like a soldier!"
"Awake, Captain Bezan, awake!" said the new comer. "I have news for
you!"
"News!"
"Yes."
"What possible news can there be that I can feel interested in?"
"Rise, and I will tell you," replied the other, while he shaded the
lantern with his hand.
"Speak on, I am listening," replied Lorenzo Bezan, rising to his
feet.
"I would speak of your liberty."
"My liberty? I am condemned to die, and do you come to mock me?"
"Be patient; the way is open, and you may yet escape from death."
"And what should interest you, General Harero, in my fate? Your
purpose is gained; I am removed from your path; why do you visit me
thus at this still hour of the night, and in so extraordinary a
manner by a secret entrance to my cell?"
"All this matters nothing. I came not here to answer questions.
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