He insisted upon our buying various supplies, such as boxes of sardines, sago, coffee, etc., the utility of which appeared neither at the time nor later.

Also at his suggestion a quart of whiskey was purchased and carefully divided into two flasks, one for each saddlebag.

Most useful of all the doctor's suggestions, and one for which we had reason many times to thank him, was the securing from the governor of a letter to all local authorities in the state, directing them to supply us with the necessities of life, at just prices.
We had hoped to start from Oaxaca in the early morning, but it was well on in the afternoon before all arrangements were completed.

The doctor and his Mexican friend rode with us to Tule to see us well started.

It was out over the old road to Mitla.