CHAPTER IV.

Capture of the Governor--His execution--I am led out of my prison--The burning of the bodies--Governor Gamero’s character--His intercourse with the native tribes--The Priest Acuna--Arrival of H. B. M. war steamer Virago--Mr. Dunn, the Secretary--Cambiaso plans the capture of the steamer--He fears her force and discipline--The officers invited on shore--No suspicions aroused--The Virago sets sail 71