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They had, in fact, passed through the thickest of the throng, and

were rapidly advancing to a place of safety; and now Ferrer gave

his lungs a little repose, and looking forward, beheld the

succours from Pisa, those Spanish soldiers, who had at last

rendered themselves of service, by persuading some of the people

to retire to their homes, and by keeping the passage free for the

final escape. Upon the arrival of the carriage, they made room,

and presented arms to the high chancellor, who bowed to right and

left; and to the officer who approached the nearest to salute him

he said, accompanying his words with a wave of his hand, "_Beso à

usted las manos_[19]," which the officer interpreted to signify,

You have given me much assistance!

[19] I kiss your hands.