But the Jesuits had been expelled from South America nearly half a century before.

My host belonged to the order of St.Francis.The spiritual guide, as well as the earthly providence of his flock, he managed their affairs in this world and prepared them for the next.

And they seemed nothing loath.

A more listless, easy-going community than the Indians of the Happy Valley it were difficult to imagine.

The men did little but smoke, sleep, and gamble.