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Updated: June 30, 2025
Beer-drinking does not appear to produce any disease, or to shorten life on the hills. Never before did we see so many old, grey- headed men and women; leaning on their staves they came with the others to see the white men. The aged chief, Muata Manga, could hardly have been less than ninety years of age; his venerable appearance struck the Makololo.
The superior shoulder was represented by the "elbow" of the plant; and when the whole structure was covered over with the ample "manga" of the cibolero, it assumed a striking resemblance to the body of a man lying upon his side! The head, lower limbs, and feet, were yet wanting to complete the design for it was a design. These were soon supplied.
The monk, by my suggestion, craved leave to carry the cross aloft on a lance, and Manga gave permission that it might be carried in any way we thought fit. Then paying our obeisance to the khan, we went to the lady Cota, whom we found strong and cheerful.
The Navajos abide or migrate on the south, the north, and the west of the Moqui pueblas. He was in a manner within their country, and it was still necessary for him to traverse a broad stretch of it, especially if he should attempt to reach the San Juan. Besides, he wanted them to warn the Apaches out of the neighborhood and thus avert from his head the vengeance of Manga Colorada.
After riding at the head of his men for a short while, Vizcarra whose heart was filled with anger and mortification gave some orders to the sergeant, and then rode off in advance, and in full gallop. The sight of a horseman in blue manga, passing in the direction of the rancho and whom he recognised as the young ranchero, Don Juan did not do much towards soothing his angry spirit.
"There are over a hundred warriors," said Thurstane. "Apaches," added one of the Mexican herdsmen. "What band?" "Manga Colorada or Delgadito." "I supposed they were in Bernalillo." "That was three weeks ago," put in Coronado. He was in profound thought.
During the four days which immediately followed his safe return to Santa Fé, he and Garcia were in a worry of anxiety. Would Manga Colorada fulfil his contract and cast a shadow of peril over the Bernalillo route? Would letters or messengers arrive from California, informing Clara of the death and will of Muñoz?
On the night of January 3d, 1832, the garrison of Vera Cruz pronounced against the usurping government of Bustamente, which was then suffering dreadfully from the want of funds. A delegation was sent the same night to Santa Anna, who had been in retirement at his estate of Manga de Clavo since the murder of his friend, President Guerrero.
Well, he could die but once; this whole affair was detestably risky; he must not lose time in shuddering over the first steps. "Mr. Smith," he said, "very glad to know that you are with us. Can you start in an hour for the camp of Manga Colorada? Sixty miles there. We must be back by to-morrow night. It would be best not to say where we are going."
There was something so bullying and brutal in the conduct of this man, that I felt called upon to interfere. "Come!" said I, addressing him, "you have no right to deprive this gentleman of his seat, much less in such a fashion." "Eh, mister? who asked you to open yer head? Ye up, I say!" and at the word, he seized the Mexican by the corner of his manga, as if to drag him from his seat.
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