Needless to say, the banquet, which was sumptuous and elegantly served, was a second edition of the wedding-feast in Cana, or of Camacho, [84] corrected and enlarged.

While we were enjoying the meal, which was directed by a cook from 'La Campana,' an orchestra played harmonious melodies.

The beautiful young lady of the house, in a mestiza gown [85] and a cascade of diamonds, was as ever the queen of the feast..

All of us deplored from the bottom of our hearts a light sprain in her shapely foot that deprived her of the pleasures of the dance, for if we have to judge by her other conspicuous perfections, the young lady must dance like a sylph.
"The alcalde of the province arrived this afternoon for the purpose of honoring with his presence the ceremony of tomorrow.

He has expressed regret over the poor health of the distinguished landlord, Senor Ibarra, who in God's mercy is now, according to report, somewhat recovered.
"Tonight there was a solemn procession, but of that I will speak in my letter tomorrow, because in addition to the explosions that have bewildered me and made me somewhat deaf I am tired and falling over with sleep.