He shook his long hair, and went on: "Don't you see how everything is awakening?
The sleep has lasted for centuries, but one day the thunderbolt [136] struck, and in striking, infused life.

Since then new tendencies are stirring our spirits, and these tendencies, today scattered, will some day be united, guided by the God who has not failed other peoples and who will not fail us, for His cause is the cause of liberty!" A solemn silence followed these words, while the banka, carried along insensibly by the waves, neared the shore.
Elias was the first to break the silence.

"What shall I tell those who sent me ?" he asked with a change from his former tone.
"I've already told you: I greatly deplore their condition, but they should wait.

Evils are not remedied by other evils, and in our misfortunes each of us has his share of blame." Elias did not again reply, but dropped his head and rowed along until they reached the shore, where he took leave of Ibarra: "I thank you, sir, for the condescension you have shown me.

Now, for your own good, I beg of you that in the future you forget me and that you do not recognize me again, no matter in what situation you may find me." So saying, he drew away in the banka, rowing toward a thicket on the shore.