’How can I believe you? That is a false story, some new treachery; no one who is with these robbers can be trusted. Stand to it, fellow, or yield to mercy; for you go no farther!’ And, regardless of Harry’s explanation, Carlo once again prepared to attack his enemy; but he was made more furious at seeing that his supposed foe was not even trying to defend himself. ’Stand to it, base scoundrel, and draw your sword if you have any spirit at all; or, by St. Teresa, I must fall upon you!’ Still Harry Fenn remained motionless. ’If you will not believe, it is no fault of mine. I have vowed to use no weapon during my captivity--at least in an unlawful cause.’ Carlo dropped his hands, for this speech spoke more than weapons. A true knight could not fall upon an unresisting foe; but it was a deep disappointment to find Harry was no pirate. ’But, indeed, Señor, let me help you back to the castle. Captain Morgan’s men are by no means particular, and might unintentionally hurt you, though they have sworn to use no violence nor to fire at any one this night.’ ’It is true, then, and you know it?’ said Carlo, blushing with shame. ’This attack is all a farce, and our men are even now letting the pirates into the castle--is it not so? Tell me all you know.’ ’It was the suggestion of the Governor; but I pray you make haste from hence, or you may repent of it,’ said Harry, wishing the young Spaniard would retreat into the castle now, for he certainly was in considerable danger. ’And I am Don Estevan del Campo’s son,’ murmured the unhappy boy. ’Is it true that you are none of them? If so, I will accept your help; for my knee hurts me much, and I must get back to my sister.’ With some unwillingness Carlo put his hand on Harry Fenn’s arm, and in spite of what had just taken place a sudden wave of sympathy seemed to flow between them; each felt that among the crowd of fierce men they seemed to be both of them sadly out of place. The central gate was now deserted; the pirates and the defenders had both disappeared; so the two lads found no difficulty in entering unperceived by a side door into the castle itself. ’You are witness that I have never surrendered,’ repeated Carlo several times, afraid, in spite of Harry’s kindness, that a trap was being laid for him. Harry almost smiled as he answered in the affirmative, adding: ’But how is it you talk English, Señor? Yesterday I could not make myself understood; and had I known you understood my language I would have spoken out.’ ’My father wished us to learn it. Here, this way; follow me, sir. I do not know what has happened to the garrison, but I fear I cannot fight with this horrid pain. Our men have outrun their fears.’