notaries and archivists, [by day] and night, in the Royal Court of Governor Tastuanes.
Güe. Friend Captain Chief Alguacil, I have given my money for nothing, if these are to be my words; and shall I not bargain for a book in Spanish, to read these prayers out of when I come before Tastuanes?
Alg. Perhaps I may offer you one, Güegüence.
Güe. If anywhere, friend Captain Chief Alguacil—[The Governor enters abruptly.] I pray God to protect you, Governor Tastuanes.
Gov. I pray God to prosper you, Güegüence; are you well?
Güe. I am here, as is proper, [and I pray God to protect] those who transact the business, the regular alcaldes of the Holy Brotherhood, the registrars, notaries and archivists, [by day] and night, in the Royal Court of Governor Tastuanes.
Gov. Well, Güegüence, who has given you a permit to enter this royal province.
Güe. God bless me, Governor Tastuanes, what is it to need a permit?
Gov. A permit is necessary.
Güe. O! God bless me, Governor Tastuanes; when I