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. Of course. [Through the tube] The "Hymn of Riego"! Yes, tell them to play the "Hymn of Riego."

. What do they say?

. Another complication! They don't know it.

. I wish they would stop throwing those bottles. Somebody is going to get hurt.

. [Through the tube] Hello! The Herald! Yes, send for the Herald. Tell him to announce that the band can't play the "'" [sic]Hymn of Riego," because it doesn't know it, but it will learn it by to-morrow. How is that?

. Good! Good!

. Now see if they won't be quiet.

. [To ] Don Baldomero has left—and his family with him. What did I tell you?

. You are a genius.

. Only that? I am a friend…

. Ladies and gentlemen: The band can't play the "Hymn of Riego" because it doesn't know it, but it will learn it by to-morrow, so as to be able to play it hereafter whenever required.

. Bow! Bow! All bow!

. Really, I am very much affected. The people—more than the people, the entire community acclaims a man when he has had the courage to do his duty.

. And to whom do you owe this triumph, Santiago? Who gave you advice?

. You—yes, you—one way or the other, but you always gave me advice! Now we shall have to wait for them