Thinking the moment opportune, I approached the party and handed them my documents; but both _presidente_ and priest were far too drunk to realize my needs.

Surveying the drunken town, I felt that it was necessary to act promptly and firmly if we were to accomplish anything before the _fiesta_ ended.

The only member of the government who was not extremely drunk that afternoon was the _sindico_.

Calling him to me, I addressed him, scorning both priest and _presidente_.

I refused to drink with them, saying that they were already too drunk to know their duties, and that both should be ashamed of their condition.