En un abrir y cerrar de ojos pusieron pie a tierra los jóvenes voluntarios, fueron amarradas las cabalgaduras, y se dio principio al ascenso de la escarpadura, en dirección al punto que había provocado semejante revuelo.
In a moment the young fellows had dismounted, fastened their horses, and were ascending the precipitous slope which led up to the object which had excited their curiosity.