He came very near to being exiled for it," replied the strange youth, moving away from the group.
A man with a smiling face, dressed in the fashion of the natives of the country, with diamond studs in his shirt-bosom, came up at that moment almost running.

He went directly to Ibarra and grasped his hand, saying, "Senor Ibarra, I've been eager to make your acquaintance.

Capitan Tiago is a friend of mine and I knew your respected father.

I am known as Capitan Tinong and live in Tondo, where you will always be welcome.

I hope that you will honor me with a visit.