During their next turn he entered the palace,
now safe from their espionage, and sought the broad flight of stairs which
led to the governor's rooms with the confidence of one thoroughly familiar
with the place.
[Illustration: THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S PALACE, HAVANA.]
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL'S PALACE, HAVANA.
At the head of the stairs there was another guard to be passed, but this
the stranger did with a formal military salute and an air of authority as
if his right to enter was beyond question. His manner quieted all
suspicion in the mind of the sentinel, and the newcomer entered the
governor's room unchallenged, closing the door behind him.
Before him sat the governor-general in a large easy-chair, quite alone and
busily engaged in writing. On seeing him thus unattended the
weather-beaten face of the stranger took on a look of satisfaction.
Evidently his secret plans had worked fully to his desire. Taking off his
cloak, he tossed it over his arm, making a noise that attracted the
governor's attention. Tacon looked up in surprise, fixing his eyes keenly
upon his unlooked-for visitor.
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