t would not make him an American."

"It was everywhere proclaimed that he was such."

"Are you certain that this is the same man?"

"I am certain. I now also recall his name. It was Norreese--the Senor
Norreese."

"But he was introduced by Lieutenant Navarro, who is known to every
one, and whose loyalty is beyond question."

"Did Lieutenant Navarro know him in Spain?"

"I will ask him."

So an orderly was despatched to request Lieutenant Navarro to report
immediately at headquarters.

The two friends were eating a hasty lunch when this message reached
them, and Ridge had just announced his intention to start for Daiquiri
as soon as it was finished. He alone knew that the American landing
would be made there, and he wished to be on hand when it was effected.
Navarro had arranged to go with him, and both were impatient of the
delay promised by the General's order.

"It is too bad!" exclaimed Ridge; "for we ought to be there now, since
they may already be landing. I hope the General doesn't want to send
us off in some other direction."

"For fear that he may," said the other, "you had better start at once
towards Daiquiri, and I will follow the moment I am at liberty to do
so."

"That's good advice," repeated Ridge, "and I will do as you suggest."

With this understanding, and having arranged a place of meeting, the
young trooper set forth on his twelve-mile ride over the narrow trails
of the broken and densely wooded hill country lying southeast from
Sevilla, while Navarro hastened to obey the summons of the Spanish
General.

"How long have you known the Senor Remelios?" was the first question
asked of the young Lieutenant.

"Only since meeting him in Holguin, where General Pando introduced us,
and ordered me to accompany him."

"Have you noted anything suspicious in his actions--anything that would
lead you to suspect him of being other than what he claims?"

"I have not, sir," answered the Lieutenant, calmly, though with inward
trepidation, since the question showed that a suspicion of some kind
had been directed against his friend.

"Neither have I," said the General; "for he has admirably performed the
duties assigned to him. At the same time I am desirous of asking him
some questions, and so have sent for him. I will request also that you
remain during our interview, and carefully compare his answers with
your own knowledge of his recent movements."

Just here the Major who had recognize