part08-第11章
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corpulent bags of doubloons。
But how; and which way had the fugitives escaped? An old peasant who
lived in a cottage by the road…side; leading up into the Sierra;
declared that he had heard the tramp of a powerful steed just before
daybreak; passing up into the mountains。 He had looked out at his
casement; and could just distinguish a horseman; with a female
seated before him。
〃Search the stables!〃 cried Governor Manco。 The stables were
searched; all the horses were in their stalls; excepting the Arabian
steed。 In his place was a stout cudgel tied to the manger; and on it a
label bearing these words; 〃A gift to Governor Manco; from an Old
Soldier。〃