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 THE UPRISING Don Orteva, turned to the few men who remained near him, "Stand by me, my brave lads!" he cried. And advancing toward Martinez, "Seize that officer!" he exclaimed.

"Death to the commander!" replied Martinez. * * * *

The bullet from Don Orteva's pistol was lost in space. The captain crossed swords with the lieutenant, but, overwhelmed by numbers and severely wounded, he was borne to the deck.—Page 164.