I begged Mr Laffan to inquire what news the officer could give us.

"Very satisfactory," he answered; "the rebels are everywhere defeated,

and many of their leaders have been taken prisoners. The only

unfortunate circumstance has been the escape of some of the prisoners

who were being sent to Bogota by the way of La Plata. Among others

rescued is that intriguing lady, Dona Dolores Monteverde."

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