Gov. I pray God to prosper you, Mr. Secretary; are you well?

Sec. I am, as is proper, [and come] to obey your orders, with the lady Suche-Malinche.

Gov. Well, Mr. Secretary, there is a bargain between this good-for-nothing Güegüence, who is a rich man, and the lady Suche-Malinche.

Sec. Governor Tastuanes, let the bargain be for clothing, a petticoat from China, vest, feather skirt, silk stockings,

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zapatos de oro, sombrero de castor, para monistilco al Sor. Gobor Tastuanes.

Se vuelve el Escribano à su lugar, bailando con el Alguacil.

Gobernador.