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r. An hour later Mérimée saw the shadow of Antonio and walked towards him. 2. ‘‘That man is José Navarro; before it is day I will inform against him,” said Antonio. 3. ‘Take care if he wakes up!” 4. Mérimée was obliged to shake don José to wake him. 5. ‘Will you be glad to see a half dozen soldiers here ?” said Mérimée to him. 6. “If you do not wish to see them, lose no time. 7. Here are some cigars; good-bye.” 8. Don José shook Mérimée’s hand without answering, and ran to his horse. 9. A few moments afterwards a half dozen horsemen appeared with Antonio. 10. “The bandit has just taken to flight,” said Mérimée. 11. The old woman added that he always left in the middle of the night. 12. As for Mérimée, he had to go to Cordova to show his passport.