In fine, as one of us.

Vic. (aside.) What impudence!

Hyp. As we approached, I said to my companion,

That is the Padre Cura; mark my words!

Meaning your grace. The other man, said I,

Who sits so awkwardly upon the bench,

Must be the sacristan.

P. Cura. Ah! said you so?

Ha! ha! ’Twas Pedro Crespo, the alcalde!

Hyp. Indeed! why, you astonish me! His air