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Updated: May 12, 2025
Tell me, Don Inocencio, was not Francisco Acero born in Orbajosa?" "No; he and his brother are from Villajuan." "I am sorry for it, for Orbajosa's sake," said Dona Perfecta. "This poor city has fallen into misfortune.
When he was called to supper Dona Perfecta, who was already in the dining-room, went up to him and said, without preface: "Dear Pepe, don't distress yourself, I will pacify Senor Don Inocencio. I know every thing already. Maria Remedios, who has just left the house, has told me all about it." Dona Perfecta's countenance radiated such satisfaction as an artist, proud of his work, might feel.
"Perfecta," said the antiquary, "although she is an excellent woman, has the defect of allowing herself to be shocked by any little act of folly. In these provincial towns, my dear friend, the slightest slip is dearly paid for. I see nothing particular in your having gone to the Troyas' house. I fancy that Don Inocencio, under his cloak of piety, is something of a mischief-maker.
At last the evening came to an end, as every thing does in this world. The dean retired, leaving the house, as it seemed, empty, and very soon there remained of the alcalde's wife only an echo, like the buzz which remains in the air after a storm has passed away. The judge also deprived the company of his presence, and at last Don Inocencio gave his nephew the signal for departure.
So late, and nothing has happened!" "Perhaps my uncle has heard something; he is here now, I hear him coming upstairs." "Thank God!" said Dona Perfecta, rising to receive the Penitentiary. "He will have good news for us." Don Inocencio entered hastily. His altered countenance showed that his soul, consecrated to religion and to the study of the classics, was not as tranquil as usual.
"I think it was he who indoctrinated our valiant Brigadier Batalla." "Good Heavens!" "Yes; and whenever he chooses," said Don Inocencio, unable to contain his laughter, "he can speak to Socrates, St. Paul, Cervantes, or Descartes, as I speak to Librada to ask her for a match. Poor Senor de Rey! I was not mistaken in saying that there was something wrong in his head."
Don't get angry, Pepe, or mind what I say, for I am neither a savante, nor a philosopher, nor a theologian; but it seems to me that Senor Don Inocencio has just given a proof of his great modesty and Christian charity in not crushing you as he could have done if he had wished." "Oh, senora!" said the ecclesiastic.
"Senora," declared the canon, with energy, "before I would consent that there should be an attack on this honorable house before I would consent that the slightest harm should be done to this noble family I, my nephew, all the people of Orbajosa " Don Inocencio did not finish. His anger was so great that the words refused to come.
"Many of them have a great many of them," said Don Inocencio, with an approving look, addressing Dona Perfecta, "have had time to escape, and have gone with arms and horses to Villahorrenda." "And Ramos?" "They told me in the cathedral that he is the one they are looking for most eagerly. Oh, my God! to arrest innocent people in that way, who have done nothing yet.
But I think it must be time for dinner, is it not, Jose? Is it not, Perfecta? Is it not, Rosarito? Is it not, Senor Don Inocencio? To-day you are doubly a Penitentiary I mean because you will accompany us in doing penance." The canon bowed and smiled, manifesting his pleased acquiescence.
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