This young man gave me the opportunity and I shall soon have settled all my accounts with the friars.

It's a pity that some day or other this young man--But call the alcalde." The alcalde presented himself immediately.

As he entered, the Captain-General said to him, "Senor Alcalde, in order to avoid any repetition of _scenes_ such as you _witnessed_ this afternoon, scenes that I regret, as they _hurt the prestige_ of the government and of all good Spaniards, allow me to recommend to your _especial_ care Senor Ibarra, so that you may afford him means for carrying out his patriotic intentions and also that in the future you prevent his being molested by persons of any class whatsoever, under any pretext at all." The alcalde understood the reprimand and bowed to conceal his confusion.
"Have the same order communicated to the alferez who commands in the district here.

Also, investigate whether that gentleman has affairs of his own that are not sanctioned by the regulations.

I've heard more than one complaint in regard to that." Capitan Tiago presented himself stiff and formal.