"That's the kind we have! Make a note of that name." "But, General," objected the high official, seeing that the matter was taking a bad turn, "up to now nothing positive is known against these young men.

Their position is a very just one, and we have no right to deny it on the ground of mere conjectures.

My opinion is that the government, by exhibiting confidence in the people and in its own stability, should grant what is asked, then it could freely revoke the permission when it saw that its kindness was being abused--reasons and pretexts would not be wanting, we can watch them.

Why cause disaffection among some young men, who later on may feel resentment, when what they ask is commanded by royal decrees ?" Padre Irene, Don Custodio, and Padre Fernandez nodded in agreement.
"But the Indians must not understand Castilian, you know," cried Padre Camorra.

"They mustn't learn it, for then they'll enter into arguments with us, and the Indians must not argue, but obey and pay.