They also are our enemies.

We do not want them.

They betray.

They can go to Spain.

They may be wanted there, not here; but not here, not here." The question whether the friars must make choice between departure and death was not met directly, but with repetitions--that they might be at home in Spain, but could not be a part of the independent Philippines; and, significantly, they should be willing to go when wanted, and would be.