“It is so juicy and tender,” said Shecol.
Yappa looked around at the long tables. Then she said, “What a crowd there is!”
“No wonder,” answered Shecol. “The Robles have invited everybody from San José to San Francisco. See! There are Señor Soto and Señor Sanchez and Señor Martinez!”
After the people had finished eating, Yappa said, “Now what shall we do?”
“The men are going to ride on their horses and play games,” answered Shecol.
HORSEBACK-RIDING
AFTER the people had finished eating, Don Secundini rode out in front of them. He leaned over from the saddle and picked up a leaf from the ground as he galloped along.
“Well done, Don Secundini!” said Don Francisco. “Here is a rooster for us to practise on to-day.”
As they came closer, Shecol saw the head of a live rooster sticking out of the ground. Just then he heard a shout and saw the oldest son of Señor Soto come on a gallop toward the rooster. As he passed the rooster, he leaned down and tried to seize it by the head, but he missed it. All the people laughed, and young Soto laughed too, as he turned his horse around and came back where they were.
“Better luck next time,” he said.