The latter blushed, Capitan Tiago dropped his eyes, while the senora went on: "Clarita, bear this in mind: never marry a man that doesn't wear trousers.

You expose yourself to insults, even from the dogs!" The girl did not answer her, but turned to her friends and said, "Help me to my room, I can't walk alone." By their aid she rose, and with her waist encircled by the round arms of her friends, resting her marble-like head on the shoulder of the beautiful Victoria, she went to her chamber.
That same night the married couple gathered their effects together and presented Capitan Tiago with a bill which amounted to several thousand pesos.

Very early the following day they left for Manila in his carriage, committing to the bashful Linares the office of avenger..