CHAPTER VIII.

A Shooting Party to the Mountains--Our Italian Piqueur, Damien Berrio--Some Account of his Previous Life--Los Barrios--The Beautiful Maid, and the Maiden's Levelling Sire--Road to Sanona--Reparation against Bandits--Arrival at the Caseria--Description of its Owner and Accommodations--Fine Scenery--A Batida 202