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It seemed to Dene that he had been sleeping only a few minutes when he was awakened by a great shouting in the Square below, and much commotion within the walls of the Presidency itself. He leaped out of bed and slipped on some clothing, peering the while out of the window. The Square was full of people, all of whom were crowding round large white placards with which every wall seemed to be hung. Some were still in their fancy dress of the night before; others were half dressed, as he was. Every one was very busy gesticulating and talking. Then there came the sound of voices closer at hand, and a knock at his own door. Dene threw it open. Signer Mopez and half a dozen of the principal inhabitants of the place were there.
"What is it?" Dene cried. "A revolution?"