The man made a little deprecatory gesture as he said, "We were sent."

Appleby made as though he would brush past him, but the soldier, moving

a trifle, stood in front of him.

"With permission, senor, it is safer about the hacienda," he said.

"Still, if you wish to go out into the country I will send a man or two

with you."

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