He is
a deep dyed villain, a man capable of any crime."
"How do I know you are not one of his agents?"
"It wouldn't stand to reason that, if I were his Agent, I
would denounce him."
"That might be a part of his purpose."
"I warn you against the man; take nobody's advice; keep your
daughter under your own special care."
"Why have you such an interest in my daughter?" demanded the
old smuggler, abruptly, and again he fixed his eyes keenly on
the detective.
"I am against Garcia, whatever his schemes may be; and now
that I've warned you, I've nothing more to say; do as you
choose, I owe you nothing, nor do you owe me anything; you can
believe what I have told you, or doubt it, just as you choose,
but remember I have warned you!"
The detective started to leave the cabin, when the old man
called him back and asked:
"What is your name?"
"My name is Ballard."
"Where are you from?"
"Cuba."
"Will I see you again?"
"You may; but let me tell you one thing, if you wish me to
remain your friend, tell no man that I warned you against
Garcia. I propose to hang around the coast for awhile."
"For what purpose?"
"To circumvent the villain Garcia. I may stand you in good
need when you least expect it, if you permit me to be your
friend."
CHAPTER XIII.
Without another word the detective departed from the cabin;
a little distance across the sand he saw a figure. He
recognized Renie and went toward her.
"I did not know you," said the girl.
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