Would it not be a thousand times better to give a representation of our own customs in order to correct our defects and vices and to encourage our better qualities ?" "That's right! That's right!" exclaimed some of his faction.
"He's right," muttered several old men thoughtfully.
"I should never have thought of that," murmured Capitan Basilio.
"But how are you going to do it ?" asked the irreconcilable.
"Very easily," answered the youth.

"I have brought here two dramas which I feel sure the good taste and recognized judgment of the respected elders here assembled will find very agreeable and entertaining.

One is entitled 'The Election of the Gobernadorcillo,' being a comedy in prose in five acts, written by one who is here present.

The other is in nine acts for two nights and is a fantastical drama of a satirical nature, entitled 'Mariang Makiling,' [69] written by one of the best poets of the province.

Seeing that the discussion of preparations for the fiesta has been postponed and fearing that there would not be time enough left, we have secretly secured the actors and had them learn their parts.