How is the wagon altered for the escape? Does this seem like a good plan? What will they do if they are discovered? Esperanza Rising:chapter 4

To protect the women from bandits and from Tío Luis, Esperanza, Mama, and Hortensia all hide in the secret compartment at the bottom of the wagon, covered with guavas, while Miguel and Alfonso ride on top. The family has to steal away at night, and Esperanza is unable to say goodbye to her best friend, Marisol.

The lack of space in the compartment and the realization that she really is leaving her home behind causes Esperanza to panic and breathe unevenly.