Here a bench had a leg broken off and the people fell to the ground amid the laughter of the crowd.

They were visitors who had come from afar to observe and now found themselves the observed.

Over there they quarreled and disputed over a seat, a little farther on was heard the noise of breaking glass; it was Andeng carrying refreshments and drinks, holding the wide tray carefully with both hands, but by chance she had met her sweetheart, who tried to take advantage of the situation.
The teniente-mayor, Don Filipo, presided over the show, as the gobernadorcillo was fond of monte.

He was talking with old Tasio.

"What can I do?
The alcalde was unwilling to accept my resignation.