Finally, at three o'clock in the afternoon, we were summoned, and the _jefe_, myself, and our companions, started down the hot, dusty, main street.
On and on we walked, until, at last, the _jefe_ himself impatiently demanded of our guide how far we had to go.

At last, we heard the strains of music, and, shortly, found ourselves in a yard crowded with people, among whom two bands of music were present, one with stringed instruments and the other with brass.

It was the house of the bride, and after a moment's waiting in the yard, we were ushered, by the _jefe's_ clerk, into the building.

It had been cleared of all its contents and a long table, set in the middle, ran lengthwise of the place.

Benches were placed beside it.