Thinking that the effect on the villagers might be good, I decided to ride in the afternoon through the pueblos.

When the _presidente_ discovered my intention, he insisted upon supplying a mounted and armed escort, and at the same time gave me a general letter to the eleven towns, in which strict orders were given that my wishes should be respected, and dire threats made in case any one should show me aught but the greatest consideration.

Ignacio accompanied me.

Riding through the towns, we passed far enough beyond Huancito to see the most remote of the eleven pueblos.

They are separated somewhat from the rest, and lie rather higher up in a bend of the valley.