To Dave he explained:
"Last night I came to town, and this morning I heard you had
returned, so I rode out at once. You were unsuccessful?"
"Our man never went to Pueblo."
"Exactly. I thought as much."
"He's probably safe across the river."
But Ricardo thought otherwise. "No. Urbina deserted from this very
Colonel Blanco who commands the forces at Romero. He would
scarcely venture to return to Federal territory. However, I go to
meet Blanco to-day, and perhaps I shall discover something."
"What takes you over there?" Blaze inquired.
"Wait until I tell you. Senor David, here, brings me good fortune
at every turn. He honors my poor thirsty rancho with a visit and
brings a glorious rain; then he destroys my enemies like a
thunderbolt. No sooner is this done than I receive from the
Federals an offer for fifty of my best horses. Caramba! Such a
price, too. They are in a great hurry, which looks as if they
expected an attack from the Candeleristas at Matamoras. I hope so.
God grant these traitors are defeated. Anyhow, the horses have
gone, and to-day I go to get my money, in gold."
"Who's going with you?" asked Law.
Ricardo shrugged.
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