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Gov. My son, Captain Chief Alguacil, suspend in the quarters of the leading men the music, dances, songs, ballets, and such things, [and bring] that good-for-nothing Güegüence, either by the tail, or the legs, or the nose, or by whatever God will help you [to bring him], Captain Chief Alguacil.

Alg. At your service, Governor Tastuanes, the music, dances, songs, ballets [will be suspended].

Güegüence. Ho, boys! is it a calf or is it a colt that is to be tied behind by the tail, or the legs, or the nose?

Don Ambrosio. That's what you deserve, Güegüence, you old humbug.

Güe. Do you speak to me, Don Forcico?

Don Forcico. No, little papa, perhaps it's your ears that are buzzing.

Güe. Do you speak to me, Don Ambrosio?