se out
what they thought needful, and this was set aside. Russell took
nearly all of his. Meanwhile others of the band went through the
train, and helped themselves to whatever seemed useful. Among the
things thus selected as useful were the mail-bags, which, like the
foreigners, were taken away for further examination.

After this the obstructions were removed from the road, the engine
started, the train went on its way, and the prisoners saw it no more.

CHAPTER VI.

HOW HARRY AND KATIE MANAGE TO ENJOY THEMSELVES IN THEIR CAPTIVE
STATE.

The train moved off; and as the puffing and panting of the engine,
the rumble of the wheels, and the shriek of the whistle died away in
the distance, the captive passengers felt desolate indeed, for it
seemed as though hope itself had been taken from them.

The Carlist chief then spent some time in examining the contributions
of the loyal subjects of King Charles. These appeared to give him
much satisfaction, and, after due inspection, were gathered up and
deposited in a stout oaken chest.

He now turned his attention to the prisoners, and briefly examined
them as to their nationality, residence, etc. Harry acted as general
interpreter, so that there was no difficulty in coming to a full
understanding. The chief informed them that they would have to be
conveyed to another place for fuller examination. He deplored the
necessity of this, and advised them to be patient, telling them that
they should be put to as little trouble as possible, and that all
would no doubt turn out well in the end. This he said first to the
Russell party, and afterward to Ashby. The Russell party had nothing
to say, except old Russell himself, who said, perhaps, more than was
prudent under such delicate circumstances. He chafed and fumed, all
in English, and muttered something about British ironclads and
writing to the Times. He also made some vague threats about the wrath
of England, and made the statement that Britons never would be
slaves. But this was in English, and Harry did not think it worth
while, on the whole, to translate it to the Carlist chief. Nor did
Harry feel very much inclined to say anything on his own behalf.
There was, indeed, nothing to be said; and, besides, he happened to
be enjoying himself very much with the young ladies.

The Carlist chief made the same statement to Ashby, who once more
tried to effect a communication with his friends.

"Will you allow me now, Se