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=20 Bueno! said Donald, as the passengers rushed back. Then under his breath to Billie: Call Adrian. Billie did so. Where are you? Adrian called back. 81 Down near the engine. A moment later Adrian appeared coming through the crowd of hurrying passengers. Wheres Don? he asked as soon as he caught sight of Billie. Not far. Stay here. We may need you. Adrians face showed some surprise, but he said nothing. Now, captain, said Don quietly, your orders to the engineer, and under cover of the darkness he pushed the point of his revolver into the captains side, while Billie touched him significantly in the back. The captain gave the order as he had been instructed. Now for the conductor, ordered Donald. The order was given, but the conductor refused to obey. I must have a written order, he said. Why? asked Donald, in his rôle of lieutenant. To countermand the order of Gen. Maas. Captain,

order. The captain hesitated, but a sharp prick from Donalds sword sent the hands into the air. In another minute the captain was disarmed. Now, said Donald sternly, well see what all this trouble is about. He opened the telegram he held in his hand and read: American Admiral has given an ultimatum. 79 Hold train and passengers until further orders. Maas. Who is Maas? asked Donald sternly. The captain shrugged his shoulders, but said nothing. Youll answer in just one minute, or youll never have a chance to answer another question, said Donald, as he stood with drawn sword, while Billie covered the captain with his revolver. Would you

murder an unarmed man? asked the captain. I wouldnt consider it murder. Answer. The look in Donalds eyes was not to be mistaken. Gen. Maas is in command of Vera Cruz, the captain said. Good. I think I see it all. If it is decided not to accede to the ultimatum, it is proposed to hold the train load as hostages. The captain smiled. Now listen! and Donald spoke very slowly so that every word might find lodgment. You have one chance for your life. Can you guess what it is? The captain shook his head. To do just exactly as I bid. Just one little attempt to do differently, and you are a dead man. The captain scowled, but made no reply. Put on your hat and come with me. Order the 80 passengers back on to the train and give your engineer instructions to cover just as much of the distance between here and Vera Cruz by daylight as he knows how! The captain shrugged his shoulders as

plan aloud. Which one of us will stop him? asked Donald. Youd better. Im heavier and I can handle him easier. They walked back some ten feet, where Donald stopped, while Billie went about ten feet farther and drew off into the darkness. A couple of minutes later they heard the lieutenant coming. He passed Billie without seeing him. Then Donald advanced and met him as by chance. Who comes there? asked the lieutenant in a sharp tone, drawing his revolver. Why, hello, lieutenant, said Donald as he came close to him. Whats happened? The lieutenant eyed him suspiciously. Where did you come from? he asked. From the rear sleeper. I woke up and found myself all alone. Humph! grunted the lieutenant. You must have been overlooked. Come with me. He started to replace his revolver in its holster when a slight noise behind him caused him to turn his head. As he did so, Billies fist caught him under=20