"Sir," said he, "will you not measure the women ?" "No," said I, "I am going to call upon the bishop.

I have no time to waste.

We went once to measure the women, but you had no power; your _jefe_ plainly is a man without authority." "No, sir," cried he, "the _jefe_ has issued a strict order that the women must be measured." "No matter," I replied, "I have no time to waste.

I shall make my call." With this I entered the bishop's palace, and had an interesting visit with that prelate.

When leaving the palace, I found the _regidor_ and four town officials, awaiting my appearance.