We must keep in mind what his family has done and what he is trying to do now.

And if, as may happen, the people, being intimidated, are silent, his friends--" "But, gentlemen," interrupted the gobernadorcillo, "what can we do?
What can the people do?
Happen what will, the friars are always right!" "They are _always_ right because we _always_ allow them to be," answered Don Filipo impatiently, putting double stress on the italicized word.

"Let us be right once and then we'll talk." The gobernadorcillo scratched his head and stared at the roof while he replied in a sour tone, "Ay! the heat of the blood! You don't seem to realize yet what country we're in, you don't know your countrymen.

The friars are rich and united, while we are divided and poor.

Yes, try to defend yourself and you'll see how the people will leave you in the lurch." "Yes!" exclaimed Don Filipo bitterly.