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hats, stirrup straps of gold and silver lace, as may satisfy the clever Governor Tastuanes.
Gov. No, I am not satisfied with what you say, Güegüence. Don Forcico and Don Ambrosio must give a truthful account to our Royal Court, whether you have riches and abundant treasures.
Güe. Do you not know it already, clever Governor Tastuanes?
Gov. I do not know it, Güegüence.
Güe. Then, if friend Captain Chief Alguacil will suspend, in my presence, the music, dances, songs and ballets of the leading men, Don Forcico will give a truthful account to the Royal Court about my riches and abundant treasures.
Gov. My son, Captain Chief Alguacil, suspend in the quarters of the leading men the music, dances, songs and ballets, and Don Forcico will give a truthful account to the Royal Court about their riches and abundant treasures.
Alg. At your service, Governor Tastuanes. I pray God to protect the leading men, and [they suspend] the music, dances, songs and ballets, and Don Forcico will give a truthful account.
(The Alguacil takes Don Forcico aside to talk with the Governor.)