human
I also; I approve; but, hem!
gpt
But----
human
I approve entirely, repeated the functionary,
gpt
But, continued the unhappy man, coming to the point at last,
human
Is the curate to pay for the festival? Has he given even a cuarto?
gpt
And what does the curate want?
human
The curate wants six processions, three sermons, three solemn masses, and if any money is left, a comedy with songs between the acts.
gpt
But we don't want it!
human
The curate wishes it, repeated the gobernadorcillo,
gpt
Then why did you call us together?
human
Why didn't you say so in the beginning?
gpt
I wished to, seþores, but, Captain Basilio, I did not have a chance. We must obey the curate!
human
We must obey!
gpt
I sacrificed my pride in a good cause; you sacrifice your manliness in a bad one; you spoil every good thing that might be done!
human
Have you any commission for the capital? I leave immediately.
gpt
The fault is ours. You didn't protest when they gave you a slave for mayor, and I, fool that I am, forgot about him!