The people of San Diego were cowardly enough not to protest, although it is true that few knew of the outrage.

The dead man had no relatives there and his only son was in Europe.

But his Excellency learned of the affair and as he is an upright man asked for some punishment--and Padre Damaso was transferred to a better town.

That's all there is to it.

Now your Reverence can make your distinctions." So saying, he withdrew from the group.
"I'm sorry that I inadvertently brought up so delicate a subject," said Padre Sibyla sadly.