KABANATA 40

It's only a matter of time before 10pm arrives to light up the fireworks. Little by little the number of
people coming in the park keep on increasing because a stage play will be perform in there. It is
facilitated by Don Filipo. On that time he was talking with Pilosopo Tasyo.

PG:139 C-1

I can do nothing. He doesn't accept my resignation, and asked me if I can't do my job. I answered him
that for every responsibility there's power but I don't have such thing.

PG:139 C-1
The conversation of Don Filipo and Pilosopo Tasyo was interrupted when Maria Clara arrived with her
friends. Followed by the scholars, some Spaniards and powerful people. The stage play has already
begun but instead of having his attention on the performance Padre Salvi's eyes are pinned on to Maria
Clara.

PG:139 C-2

Ibarra's arrival caused turmoil. A little while Padre Salvi approached Don Filipo. The priest talk a lot to
Don Filipo.

PG:140 C-3
I'm sorry. Ibarra has a great contribution, he has the rights to stay here because he is not causing any
trouble.

PG:140 C-3

Padre Salvi threatened him. He held the lieutenant accountable before God and those in power, if he
will not dismiss Ibarra in the place. The lieutenant answered that he is ready to face the accusations.
"I'm not afraid" he added. It's because he saw that the General Governor and the Mayor of the Province
were talking to Ibarra all day.

PG:140 C-3
then, we are the one who's leaving.

PG:140 C-3

Ibarra approached the ladies. He said that he forgot something but he will return immediately. When he
left, two civil guards later approached the lieutenant and stopped the show.

PG:140 C-4
the play must be stopped because the lieutenant and his wife are fighting and they couldn't sleep with
the noise.

PG:140 C-4

We have the Mayor's permission, and tell the lieutenant that neither the Captain I am in charge of don't
have any right to us.

PG:140 C-4
The people are satisfied after watching the performance. Suddenly the people were in commotion...

PG:141 C-5

What happened?

PG:141 C-5
The two civil guards chased after the musicians to stop the show but they were caught by Don Filipo's
quadrillers. These civil guards were sent to the tribunal.

PG:141 C-5

Ibarra's arrival was just in time. Then he also looked for Maria Clara. The frightened ladies clung to the
young man's arms. While Aunt Isabel, consistently praying litany in Latin.

PG:141 C-6
When the people found out what happened, they threw stones at the civil guards, who were taken by
the quarterback to the tribunal. A group of men gathered in the town square was run over by Don Filipo.
He was not able to calm them so he asked Ibarra for help. Ibarra saw Elias and asked him for assistance
and the pilot gladly help him.

PG:142 C-7

The chaos in the plaza is being monitored by Padre Salvi. A vision was formed in his mind. He saw Ibarra
with Maria Clara unconscious, and they disappeared into the darkness of night. Padre Salvi almost got
crazy. He rushed to the plaza but no one was there. Then he went to Captain Tiago's house. Through the
closed window he could see the shadow of Maria Clara and Aunt Isabel who was putting something in
the cup. PG:142 C-8
 CHAPTER 42
Kabanata 42
Silence filled the home of Captain Tiago. Everyone was sad. When a car suddenly stops at
the house, Captain Tiago and Aunt Isabel immediately went downstairs. The person on the car was
Dr. Tiburcio de Espedaña, his wife, Doña Victorina Delos Reyes de Espedaña and a young masculine
Spanish.

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Kabanata 42
I want to introduce my cousin, Don Alfonso Linares de Espadaña. He is godchild of the relative of Father
Damaso, and he is the secretary of ministers in Spain.
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Kabanata 42
Let’s identify
the characters
"Captain Tiago, Dr. and
Dra. De Espedaña. Doña Victorina was 45 year old, but she proclaims that she is only 32 years old.
When she was younger, she believes on her beauty that's why she didn't go well on the relationship
of different Filipinos unless she could marry a foreigner. She needs a foreigner to marry that’s why
when there is stranded Spanish in Luzon she was forced to keep him. His name is Tiburcio de
Espedaña, 35 years old but looks much older than Doña Victorina
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Kabanata 42
Let’s acquaint Don Tiburcio. He is a travels through Philippines as the lowest ranking officer
of Aduana. Unfortunately, when the ship Salvadora was sailing, he feel dizzy and broke his foot that
result for his termination on the ship. He was adopted by his countrymen after he lost his job. He was
advised to go on island and pretend as a doctor. Since he needs it, he follows the advice despite of
having no knowledge on it. He started to diagnose patients and charging them at low price, however
not for long, he started to increase the charges. He can slowly save money thus the rumors arrived on
the Protomedicato in Manila of his diagnosis that has no permission. And the news was scattered
around the citizens’ resulted of having no patients going to him.
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Kabanata
42
Don Tiburcio is just like a slave, that subservient in his god. The Doña conceive that it needs to have
the title of Medicine and Surgery, thats why he asked someone to build an chopped marble with “Dr.
de Espadaña, Especialista En Toda Clasee de Enfermadades" Engraved on it, and place it in her
home.
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Kabanata 42
When the Doña announced that they will travel in Spain, she conceived to hire a Spaniard to
manage their belongings because she has no trust in Filipinos. On that day Don Tiburcio called his
nephew Linares, law student. They were the three visitor of Captain Tiago,
Page 149, n1

Kabanata 42
Meanwhile, Father Salvi just arrived while Captain Tiago and its visitors having
conversations. Later on, Linares asked them if where he could find Father Damaso.
Page 149, n2
Kabanata 42
Coincidentally he will be here sooner or later.
Page 149, c1

Kabanata 42
In fact I will intend to find him, if not only because of this great opportunity because I have a
letter for him.
Page 149, c2
Kabanata 42
When the conversation ends, they visited Maria Clara at that time is lying at a Mahogany bed
and has a curtain. Her head was bandaged with a long cloth and in white blanket. The young woman
was pale. Dr. Espadaña examines her.
Page 150, n1

Kabanata 42
There is complication however it can be treated. Give her "Liquen" with milk every morning,
"Jarabe de altea", and "Pildoras de cinoglasa.
Page 150, c1
Kabanata 42
You will get better Clarita, have courage. We will be here to treat you and i will introduce
you in our cousin.
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Kabanata 42
Linares was stopped at starring on the Maria Clara's eye, that's why he didn’t hear the call of
Doña Victorina. Padre Damaso was approaching. His appearance was pale, anxious, and suddenly
can’t talk. He just recovered on his complication, the first thing he did was to visit Maria Clara.
Page 150, n2

Kabanata 42
Mr. Linares, Father Damaso arrived.
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 CHAPTER 43
Kabanata 43
Padre Damaso did not seem to be passing by when he entered. He continued on to Maria
Clara's bed. His eyes were full of tears. Maria Clara was amazed when she saw Padre Damaso.
Page 151, n1

Kabanata 43
My daughter, you will not die.
Page 151, c1
Kabanata 43
Padre Damaso could not control his emotions, so he walked away, and below the trunk under
the balcony he cried like a child. There he vented all his resentment.
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Kabanata 43
Donya Victorina approached Padre Damaso peacefully, and introduced Linares. The young
man handed the letter, but Padre Damaso looked at him warmly from head to toe. Padre Damaso
seemed to understand the letter after reading it.
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Kabanata 43
I am Alfonso Linares who is godson of your brother-in-law.
Page 152, c1

Kabanata 43
You are Carlicos' godchild. I received a letter from you, but I did not recognize you. That was
probably the reason I left Spain when you were not born yet.
Page 152, c2

Kabanata 43
Ah, Carlicos wants me to find you a job and a wife. Um ... it's easy to get in. Do you know
how to write and read?
Page 152, c3

Kabanata 43
I studied law at Central University.

Page 152, c4

Kabanata 43
Padre Damaso became formal. Walking back and forth, thinking deeply. Now the sadness is
gone from his appearance.
Page 152, n2

Kabanata 43
A wife ... A wife. Come young man and let's talk to Santiago
Page 152, c5

Kabanata 43
Meanwhile, Padre Salvi was sad, and seemed to be thinking back and forth. He was in this
condition when he heard a voice.
Page 153, n1
Kabanata 43
What do you want?
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Kabanata 43
Father, I am the brother of the deceased during the festival. I went to Mr. Ibarra the other day,
but he kicked and kicked me, because he almost died because of my brother. I came back yesterday,
but he survived. He left 500 pesos for me, and strictly ordered me not to come back.
Page 153, c2
Kabanata 43
The priest noticed his hypocrisy, so he smiled sarcastically at him.
Page 153, n2

Kabanata 43
And what do you want now?
Page 153, c3
Kabanata 43
I hope you will advise me. I know that the disciples of God are good at giving advice.
Page 153, c4

Kabanata 43
Luke approached Padre Salvi angrily and pointed to the road.
Page 153, n3
Kabanata 43
Go home, and thank Mr. Ibarra, because he did not imprison you. Hurry up!
Page 153, c5

Kabanata 43
Luke left whispering. All of Captain Tiago's guests attended when they heard Padre Salvi
shout. They asked what had happened.
Page 154, n1

Kabanata 43
A slapper does not want to stretch his bones and asks for alms.
Page 154, c1

KABANATA 44
Maria Clara went bedridden after when she relapses on her shortwhile confession. She calls out her
mother strangely without a face of recognition.

Pg. 155 C-1

. Captain Tiago begged and massed all the miraculous saints

Pg. 155 C-1

One afternoon, captain Tiago, the parish Priest, and his guest were talking.

Pg. 155 C-2

She will be even more upset because Maria Clara loves her godfather so much. Perhaps his illness came
from displeasure during the festival.

Pg. 155 C-2

Probably. Good thing is that you did not allow Ibarra to talk to her. If anything happens, her illness
would have gotten worse.

Pg. 155 C-2

And if it weren't for us, Clarita would have been in heaven and praising god.
Pg. 155 C-2
Donya Victorina insisted that the woman's recovery was a depth to her husband. But Padre Salvi
opposed and said that confession was better because his conscience was cleansed.

Pg. 155 C-2

Read the holy book and you will find that many were healed by confession.

Pg. 155 C-2

If that it so, treat the wife of Alpares with the power of your confession.

Pg. 155 C-2

Aunt Isabel appears coincidentally.

Pg. 156 C-3

Prepare Maria Clara for confession tonight, and with the help of Viatico her recovery will be quick, I will
deliver him to her tomorrow.

Pg. 156 C-3

Meanwhile, Maria Clara is still pale. Her two friends are constantly taking care over her. Sinang gave
Maria Clara a pill and a white one taken from the crystal bottle and told her to stop taking the medicine
when she feels like her hearing is fading.

Pg. 156 C-4

Maria: Did he write again?

Pg. 156 C-4

No, probably he's busy. All he said was he would take care of the archbishop to eliminate the
excommunication in order to..

Pg. 156 C-4

Narrator: The conversation was stopped because of Aunt Isabel's entry. Maria was told to be confess
that night, and the maiden did not object. When the old woman left she whispered to Sinang.

Pg. 157 C-5

You should write to him and tell him to forget me.

Pg. 157 C-5

What?

Pg. 157 C-5

The long confession takes place as Aunt Isabel watches in a distance. She noticed that the priest is not
listening to what the lady is saying and what he was trying to read with the woman's beautiful eyes
seemed to be hiding it.The priest turned pale and uneasy after the confession.

Pg. 157 C-6

PG:158 C-1 1. Elias went to the forest.
Out of a large house came
a man holding a revolver.

PG:158 C-2
2. They came to a cave lit by a torch.
Elias saw about 12 or 15 armed men.
They talked barely. Here he saw an old
man with his head tied with a bloody
handkerchief, his elbow resting on the
table and looking sad.
PG:158 C-2 3. Why else would I insult another
country? What is the reason for my living
like a monster being persecuted? A
messenger of God to the earth poured
out my daughter's praise.

PG:158 C-2 4. You have the right to take revenge, just like and
because I do not want to hurt the innocent I forgot
my misfortune.
PG:158 C-2
5. Is your language rich? The rich have
nothing to think about but they want to
get rich more. I know that because I
became rich!

6. The old man hugged the young

The San Diego cockpit is divided into three parts. The first example is the entrance, which houses the
door. Here are the shops of betel, tobacco, and food. The second example is ulutan. On this side, the
tahur of the chickens that were placed were made and it was also here that the size of the stakes was
raised, this is also where the fighting chickens were received. The third side is the wheel where the
sultada is held. Here are the informants and the judge or sentencing officer.

Pg:161 C-1

Inside the cockpit you will find the town captain, Captain Paul, captain Basilio, and Luke. Captain Tiago
also arrived followed by two servants. One carries a lasak, and the other is white. Captain Tiago and
Captain Basilio agreed to fight the bulik and the lasak in the bet of three thousand pesos.
PG:161 C-2
Meanwhile, on the wheel the shouting intensified. Many people are shouting, including siblings who are
whispering. In front of them, Lucas slammed the two mischievous silver coins.
PG:162 C-3

(Because of you ! If you did not bet all our money, we would have bet on red now.)
PG:162 C-3

The boy touched Lucas as if worried. Lucas asked the brothers if they were willing to the condition he
gave. The elderly do not want to.
PG:162 C-4
(Since you know us, please lend us a small amount.)
PG:162 C-4

(I know you. You are Bruno and your brother is Tarsilo. I know your father was killed by a soldier's
beating. I also know you are not planning to take revenge …)
PG:162 C-4
When the sultada started, Bruno again asked Lucas to lend them money.

PG:163 C-5

(Pssst! I do not have this money, only Mr. Ibarra gave it to his servant, you are not like your father.
Brave, the coward does not have to have fun.)
PG:163 C-5
(We have agreed. To be hanged and shot is only one.)
PG:163 C-5

(You are right, but what about our sister?)

PG:163 C-5
Bruno forced Tarsilo to go with Lucas to get some money. The next sultada will be the battle of Captain
Tiago and the basik of Captain Basilio. According to Bruno's suspicion, the winner is strong.
PG:163 C-6

(Do you really like? But what about our sister?)

PG:163 C-6
(Do not be afraid. The money came from Ibarra and he was strong against the captain general. What will
scare us?)
PG:163 C-6

Lucas smiled when he saw the siblings approaching.

PG:164 C-7
(How much will you give?)
PG:164 C-7

(When you get a companion to attack the barracks you will be about thirty and each of you will have
ten. And if you succeed, your companions will be one hundred and you two will be two hundred. Mr.
Ibarra is rich. )
PG:164 C-7
(I'm fine! Give me the money.)
PG:164 C-7

The brothers counted the money in one corner of the cockpit.

PG:164 C-8
(Tomorrow Mr. Ibarra will come with a weapon. At eight o'clock in the evening the second day you go to
the tomb to receive his command. there is still time for you to find companions.)

PG:164 C-8
KABANATA 47

DONYA VICTORINA AND DON TRIBURCIO STROLLING TO THE STREETS OF THE TOWN TO SEE THE INDIO’S
HOMES.

PG:165 C-1

SUCH A NASTY HOUSES. ONLY INDIOS CAN LIVE THERE… THOSE ARE HAVE NO RESPECT! WE PASSED BY
YET NOT EVEN HONORING US. HIT THEM A HAT AS THE PRIEST DOES. TEACH THEM TO RESPECT!

PG:165 C-1

AND IF THEY HURT ME?

PG:165 C-1

ARE YOU NOT A MAN?

PG:165 C-1

BUT I AM LIMP!

PG:165 C-1
THE MADAM INDUCE TO COME HOME BECAUSE THE MAIDENS ARE SEEMS THEY DOESN’T CARE ABOUT
HER GAUDY CLOTHES. DONYA VICTORINA SAW DONYA CONSOLACION WHO WAS AN ALFEREZ, WHO
WAS SMOKING WHILE LOOKING AT THE JALOUSIE OF HER HOUSE. DONYA VICTORINA WAS TAKEN A
SIGHT OF HER FROM HEAD TO FEET AND THEN SPIT.

PG:165 C-2

DONYA VICTORINA ANGRILY FACED DONYA CONSOLACION.

PG:165 C-2
WHY ARE YOU SUCH LIKE THAT, MADAM? DO YOU ENVY ME AND YOU STARE AT ME LIKE THAT?

PG:165 C-2

AND WHY DO I ENVY YOU? A! I BEGRUDGED YOUR CURLY HAIR!

PG:165 C-2
RECOGNIZE WHO YOU TALK TO! THIS IS NOT A COUNTRYWOMAN OR A MISTRESS OF A SOLDIER! THE
ALFEREZES ARE JUST WAITING AT THE DOOR OF MY HOUSE.

PG:165 C-2

OH! HER EXCELLENCY MRS.! THE ALFEREZ MAYBE ARE NOT, BUT THE LIMP LIKE HIM CAN. HA! HA! HA!

PG:165 C-2
DONYA VICTORINA PLANS TO ENTER BUT THE GUARD STOPPED HER.

PG:166 C-3

HEY! MY CONVERSATION WITH YOU DEFINES MY HONOR! DO YOU WANT TO WASH MY CLOTHES? I
WILL RENT YOU A HUGE AMOUNT! I REMEMBERED THAT YOU WERE A PREVIOUS LAUNDRESS.

PG:166 C-3
I KNOW WHO YOU ARE, MADAM, AND WHO YOU ARE WITH. MY HUSBAND HAS ALREADY TOLD ME
YOUR SECRET.

PG:166 C-3

HEY, THAT FILTHY MOUTH! SHUT YOUR MOUTH THAT I CAN CRUSH IT.

PG:166 C-3
THE ALFEREZ SHUTS WHILE CARRIED THE HUSBAND’S LASH, BUT THEY DIDN'T REACH BECAUSE OF THE
ALFEREZ' ARRIVAL.

PG:166 C-4

TEACH YOUR WIFE AND DRESS HER… IF YOU HAVE NO MONEY THE SOLDIERS WILL TAKE A LOOT!

PG:166 C-4
IF YOU NOT WERE JUST A WOMAN I WOULD HAVE BEEN BEATEN YOU WITH A KICK!

PG:166 C-4

MIS… MISTER ALFEREZ!

PG:166 C-4
STOP, DOCTOR LUCAS! YOU ARE NOT A MAN!

PG:166 C-4

THE SPECTATORS ENJOYED AND WAITING FOR THE TWO TO FIGHT BUT THE PRIEST COMES AND THEY
BECAME PEACEFUL. WHEN DONYA VICTORINA AND DON TIBURCIO ARE GONE…

PG:167 C-5
LET'S GET OUT NOW TO COMPLAIN TO CAPTAIN GENERAL! YOU ARE NOT A MAN. YOUR UNDERPANTS
ARE SUCH A WASTE!

PG:167 C-5

BUT THE SOLDIERS? I AM LIMP!

PG:167 C-5
YOU MUST CHALLENGE HIM THROUGH A REVOLVER, AND IF NOT ..

PG:167 C-5

DON TIBURCIO WOULD HAVE BEEN REASONING THAT HE HAD NOT USE WEAPON, BUT THE SENTENCE
WAS NOT FINISHED BECAUSE DONYA VICTORINA STEP ON HIS DENTURE AND CRUSHED IT. THE DON
WAS ALMOST CRYING WHILE THE DONYA WAS SMIRKING ON WAY HOME..

PG:167 C-6
DON AND DONYA REACHED THE HOUSE OF CAPTAIN TIAGO LINARES WHO WAS TALKING TO MARIA
CLARA, SINANG, VICTORIA. DONYA ANNOUNCES THAT THEY WILL RETURN TO MANILA…

PG:168 C-7

BUT YOU, LINARES, WILL BE LEFT TO CHALLENGE THE ALFEREZ. YOU WILL FIGHT AGAINST SABLE OR
REVOLVER, AND IF NOT, CAPTAIN TIAGO WILL KNOW THE LIES THAT YOU HAD TOLD HIM.

PG:168 C-7
BUT, DONYA VICTORINA! BE CALM! WE LOOK SO SHAMEFUL.

PG:168 C-7

CAPTAIN TIAGO CAME MISERABLE BECAUSE OF THE DEFEAT OF MESS, BUT HE WAS IMMEDIATELY
BLOCKED BY DONYA VICTORINA AND TELL HIM WHAT HAPPENED WITH A DIRTY WORDS.

PG:168 C-8
LINARES WILL CHALLENGE THE ALFEREZ AND IF NOT, DON’T ALLOW HIM TO MARRY CLARITA. THE
COWARD IS NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUR CHILD.

PG:168 C-8

MARIA CLARA LOOKED PALE AFTER WHAT SHE HEARED.

PG:168 C-8
I DIDN'T KNOW YOU THAT WERE VOLATILE.

PG:168 C-8

BRING ME TO MY ROOM. I CAN'T WALK.

PG:168 C-8
KABANATA 48

IBARRA COMES AFTER A DAY. HE FIRST INTENDED CAPTAIN TIAGO'S HOUSE TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE
WAS NOT EXCLUSIVE. HE HAD A LETTER OF THE ARCHBISHOP IN THE PRIEST WHILE CAPTAIN TIAGO WAS
NOT AT HOME. AUNT ISABEL WELCOMED HIM JOINTLY WHEN SHE SAID TO THE BROTHER THAT THE
ARCHBISHOP HAS FORGIVEN THE YOUNG MAN.

PG:169 C-1

IBARRA WAS SUDDENLY STOP WHEN MARIA CLARA WATCHES AT THE BALCONY WITH LINARES.

PG:169 C-2

I JUST ARRIVED AND THE FIRST THING I WANT TO SEE IS YOU… YOU'RE BETTER THAN BEFORE. PLEASE
FORGIVE MY COMING WITHOUT SAYING. ON THE OTHER DAY I WILL ALL EXPLAIN TO YOU
EVERYTHING…CAN I VISIT YOU TOMORROW?
PG:169 C-2

I APPRECIATE YOUR VISIT.

PG:169 C-2

IBARRA ARRIVED UNCONSCIOUSLY AT THE CONSTRUCTING SCHOOL. THERE’S A LOT OF IMPROVEMENT.

NYOR JUAN WELCOMED HIM.

PG:170 C-3
Mr. CRISOSTOMO, WE ARE WAITING FOR YOU. THE WALL IS ONE METER TALL. ONLY TWO DAYS AND IT
WILL BE TALL AS HUMAN. DO YOU WANT TO SEE THE HOLE UNDERGROUND?

PG:170 C-3

BEFORE I FORGET, I WANTED TO INFORM THOSE WHO WANTED TO TALK TO ME THAT I AM NO LONGER
EXCLUSIVE, I HAD PARTICIPATED IN DINNER WITH THE ARCHBISHOP.

PG:170 C-3
WE DO NOT UNDERSTAND EXCLUSION BECAUSE WE ARE ALL EXCLUDED.

PG:170 C-3

IBARRA SAW ELIAS WITH THE WORKERS. IT BOWS THAT INDICATES SOMETHING TO SAY.

PG:170 C-4
IBARRA ORDERED NYOR JUAN TO TAKE THE LIST OF WORKERS. IBARRA APPROACHED ELIAS.

PG:171 C-5

I WANT TO TALK TO YOU FOR A FEW HOURS. GO TO THE AFTERNOON NEXT TO THE LAKE AND RIDE IN
MY BOAT. I HAVE SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO TELL YOU.

PG:171 C-5
NYOR JUAN APPROACHED THE LIST. IBARRA LOOKED FOR ELIAS 'NAME BUT IT WASN’T THERE.

PG:171 C-6
 Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)
Chapter 49: The Voice of the Persecuted

Kabanata 49
Before nightfall, Ibarra went to a ride in Elias's boat on the lake's coast.
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Kabanata 49
I have a request from the many unfortunate ones. They want to demand a change in the
administration of the civil guards and the priest plus the implementation of justice. In other words, let the
government be a true patriotic father.
Page 172, c1

Kabanata 49
 In other words, let the government be a true patriotic father.
Page 172, c2

Kabanata 49
What kind of change?
Page 172, c3

Kabanata 49
 It is about reverence and respecting human dignity, the security of life, disarmament, and the
reduction capabilities of civil guards who abuse their duties.
Page 172, c4

Kabanata 49
Elias, your actions and opinions are very different from the people I have met. There are indeed
many things here that are not desirable. However, the change is even worse.
Page 172, c5

Kabanata 49
 Do you believe in doing well you have to do evil?
Page 172, c6

Kabanata 49
No, I believe in them as a belief in a painful remedy when the disease is severe. The illness of the
town is imminent that a violent fate is needed if it is for betterment.
Page 172, c7

Kabanata 49
 Sir, I do not think a physician should only give a cure. You need to check what the source is. If
the cause is known, do not want to suppress it.
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Kabanata 49
That is what the guards do - vanquish evil with force. The remedy used for the people's disease
applies to the good that they are encouraged to evil. It is even better to strengthen those who are ailing
and reduce the severity of the medication.
Page 172, c9

Kabanata 49
 If the civil guards are etiolated, the peace of the town will be in danger.
Page 173, c1

Kabanata 49
Peace of the town? We have had a civil guard for fifteen years, but the robbers are still roaming
around besides the quiet citizens are being harmed. What good are the civil guards doing in our town? To
restrain and torture a person even if it is noble because he forgets the "cedula personal" and oppress the
peasants for no reason?
Page 173, c2

Kabanata 49
 Some evils occur, but they also produce satisfactorily. Because of the civil guard, the perpetrators
do not increase because they are afraid of them.
Page 173, c3

Kabanata 49
Or, fear may be increasing in wickedness. When we did not have a civilian guard, the robbers
disappeared on the streets after the famine. But now, because of the cruelty of the civil guards, they
remain robbers, forever.
Page 173, c4

Kabanata 49
 The civil guard needs the government to respect him and also the power to enforce the law.
Page 173, c5

Kabanata 49
You are justified in saying that if Spain and the country are at war. But for the good of the
government should not let the people know that he is an opponent of the government. If we agreed to
such power, the government must carefully examine who will place that power. Power today is in the
hands of the dishonorable.
Page 173, c6

Kabanata 49
And what else are they demanding?
Page 173, c7

Kabanata 49
Please change the way of the friars. They are asking for a little more support.
Page 173, c8

Kabanata 49
Is it against the friars' corporations?
Page 173, c9

Kabanata 49
Indeed, those who hold them.
Page 173, c10

Kabanata 49
 Sir, has the Philippines forgotten its indebtedness to corporations? Have they forgotten that true
faith sustains them against the tyranny of the powerful? That is the evil of ignorance in the history of the
people.
Page 173, c11

Kabanata 49
Sir, I will defend the people on your ungrateful accusation. Good Deeds doesn't wait for any
rewards, just like the first missionaries in the Philippines. They have a great heart, but since the ones who
lead are charitable, will we allow those who follow obscene work?
Page 173, c12

Kabanata 49
 Elias, we have the same feelings for the people. I understand you, and I believe we have made a
mistake; an amendment of policy is not necessary here.
Page 174, c1

Kabanata 49
Sir, I don't think you see the need for change, even though you and your family have suffered
misfortune.
Page 174, c2

Kabanata 49
 Ah! I will forget my misfortune for the good and peace of the Motherland. The development of
the town is dependent on solidarity with Spain.
Page 174, c3

Kabanata 49
Do you believe that the peace of the people is due to the friars?
Page 174, c5

Kabanata 49
 Yes, because everyone who writes about the Philippines thinks so.
Page 174, c6

Kabanata 49
Oh! I do not think you have a humble recognition of the government and the people. Thank you
for your kindness. You may tell me where I will take you.
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Kabanata 49
 Do not. We need to continue our conversation so that we can prove who is right.
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I grew up here and studied a little, so you cannot believe any of my sentences. The enemy of my
belief is that the Spaniards, because of their high status in life, are pretending something even if it is
meaningless.
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 On the other hand, I see you, with a sincere love for your country, your parents who were insulted
until the next life, you who were persecuted and despised in front, still believe in the government, so I
doubt.
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I will say to the persecuted that they should rely only on God and on the strength of their arm.
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 Elias, your hurtful words resonated with my heart and also cast doubt on me.
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Kabanata 49
Perhaps my spirit was formed in a Jesuit school, growing up in Europe, knowing only what books
and people say. But my love for my homeland is just like your love.
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 Not only because it is everyone's duty, not only because my father instilled it in my mind, but
also because my mother is Filipina.
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Here in this town where my happiest memories happen, and my happiness for now and the future.
It will be indebted to her.
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 I, on the other hand, it is because I owe him my misfortunes.
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You are truthfully unlucky, and your misfortune is blurring your mind. Because of this, I have
doubts. If I only knew the reasons, what’s behind your history…
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 My misfortune has a source, and everyone knows it.
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Maybe your past can change my beliefs. My faith is in the facts and not in what I even say.
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 If so, please listen to my brief history.
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Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not)

Chapter 50: The Relatives of Elias

Kabanata 50
Elias began to recount his history.
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It’s probably 60 years ago now. My great-grandfather was a bookkeeper in a Spanish department
store. He was still young and had a son. One day the business house caught fire, and the neighbors were
affected.
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Kabanata 50
My ancestor was charged and prosecuted in court. Because he could not pay the lawyer, he got
sentenced to get beaten in the open streets. He was tied to a horse and beaten to the ground at every turn.
When he fainted from the agony and pain of the blows, my ancestor finally untied from the horse and
released.
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Her husband begged from house to house to support his sick wife and child. No one felt sorry for
the woman because she was said to be the wife of an arsonist. The woman got forced to earn a living
unpleasantly.
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When my grandfather's wounds healed, he took his wife and child to the province, and they
settled in the mountains. There, a baby was born who became ill. Soon it died. They lived in poverty for a
few more months. People stay away. Due to misfortunes, my ancestor hanged himself. The husband was
ill, so the corpse was not immediately buried and smelled. My grandmother got charged with murder. She
got also sentenced to get beaten. But because she was pregnant, she was allowed to give birth first.
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She gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and two months later, the punishment got meted out. People
are satisfied with the belief that they have done their duty here. The woman moved to another province
and lived an animal life that everyone mocked. When the siblings became young, the eldest son robbed
and retaliated against the society that oppressed them. He was known as "Balat." Everyone was scared of
his name. The mother was known as flirtatious, delinquent, and beaten, and the youngest, because of good
manners, was only called his mother's son.
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Soon, Balat fell into the hands of the authorities. One day the youngest found his mother dead and
bathed in her blood while staring at a basket hanging from a branch. Inside the basket was the severed
head of his eldest brother.
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The youngest wanders in various towns without anyone knowing him, and in the province of
Tayabas, he works as a worker for a rich man. Because he was kind, frugal, and hardworking, everyone
admired him. He fell in love with a young girl from town but was afraid to beg because his past would get
revealed. Eventually, their affection also prevailed, so he was forced to ask for the girl's hand.
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His secret got revealed due to the requirement of evidence. The teenage boy got charged but
didn't defend himself. The girl had twins; a girl and a boy. The children got taken care of, also when the
time comes, their father declared dead.
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I am the boy of those siblings.
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Kabanata 50
Our ancestor was wealthy, so we both went to college, I was a Jesuit, and she was in La
Concordia. After our study, we went back to our ancestors. A bright future awaits us. My sister is about to
get married to a teenage man who loves her. However, our past ruined our good fate.
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Because of our money and my arrogant attitude, a distant relative made us look like our origin.
Because of our money and my bad attitude, a distant relative made us look like our origin. An old helper
from ours testified it. It turns out that he is our father. Happiness suddenly disappears like bubbles.
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Kabanata 50
We left our hometown and settled in another place. My father's life was short because he always
blamed all our adversities. Before he died, he recounted our yesterday.
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We bore the death of our father. My sister's boyfriend got married to someone else, my sister
became restrained, and I didn't even hear any complaints.
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One day, she disappeared, and I looked for him, but I didn't find her. Six months later, I heard
that a female body had discovered on the shores of Kalamba. According to the order of her dress, hair,
face, and jewels, I made sure she was my sister.
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Since then, I have moved to different provinces. Sometimes I am despised, but I ignore it. That is
the short history of my life.
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After listening to Elias, Ibarra spoke softly.
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You seem to be justified in saying that the government should reward the good and teach the
wrongdoers. It just can't be done because the government is short of money to hire new staff.
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Kabanata 50
So, which is more important, the baptism of non-Christian children or the help for the unfortunate
ones? The delivery to those will be hanged or leading the right path of life? Aren't spies, executioners,
and civil guards paid?
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Friend, we only lose the value we desire.
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Kabanata 50
Yes, if we are divided. Let us unite for the people. Give a good example and introduce our
Motherland.
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We still have to wait.
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Wait? Wait? Waiting is equivalent to Suffering.
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If I ask for this thing, I will just get laughed at, for that matter.
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What if you're on the side of the people?
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That will not happen! I cannot lead the use of force to achieve the request. Without light, there is
no path.
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Without light, there is no path.
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I oppose that kind of freedom.
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Without freedom, there is no light. You also said that you do not know the town very well. Then
you do not see the impending darkness. The battle is now only in mind, but the moment will come when
the storm will reach the town, and the blood will flow.
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After hundreds of years of drowsiness, the lightning flashed and woke the sleeper. From then on,
the new goal throbbed in the heart. This fragmented purpose will one day, seal in God's favor.
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Kabanata 50
What will I report to those who ordered me?
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I feel very sorry for their status, but they need to wait. Evil can't cure a fellow evil. We are also
the culprits in this situation.
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Kabanata 50
Thank you for your kindness. For the sake of that goodness, forget me. And if we meet again
later, please do not recognize me.
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KABANATA 51
Linares was anxious and lost his word because of the letter he received from
Donya Victorina. The letter states:
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My dear cousin,
Within three days I need to know if you are challenging the Alperes. When the appointed day is
over you will expect that Kapitan Tiago will know that you are not a secretary, that General
Martinez did not join you in any fun and you can’t make fun Canovas. I will tell Clarita your
secret and I will not give you any money. Everything you ask, I will give you when you fight the
lieutenant. I will not accept your apology or reason.
your cousin who loves you with all his heart,
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Linares knows donya victorina is not joking. There is no way left but to challenge
the alperes.
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But how? will the alperes talk to me? If I find the alperes? who will agree to be a
godfather? the priest? Captain Tiago? It was an awful moment for me to follow
his advice. Who commanded me to be haughty and to lie? What will Clarita think
of me?
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Padre salvi approached him in his contemplation. Padre salvi's lips will notice a
magical smile. After greeting linares he asked Captain Tiago. Don santiago came,
kissed the priest's hand, and reached for the cane and hat with a smile as well.
Padre salvi announced that he had received a letter from manila, a letter
confirming that ibarra had been pardoned.
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There is no hindrance now.

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Maria Clara also heard the conversation between Captain Tiago and Padre Salvi.
The maiden wanted to get up but sat down again. Linares on the other hand,
turned pale at what he heard.
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What if Padre Damaso can't forgive Ibarra?
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Now I know Mr. Ibarra is a good young man so he just acted impulsively but
quickly filled in his shortcomings. If not only because of Padre Damaso ....
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Then ... Maria Clara will take care of it. Padre Damaso is his confessor, so they
understand each other.
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At that moment Ibarra came followed by aunt isabel. He greeted Captain Tiago
and bowed to Linares. Padre Salvi greeted him and he shook hands with joy.
ibarra wondered.
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Do not be surprised, now I praise all of you.
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Ibarra approached Sinang. Later he took Sinang to the corner of the living room
and there they talked.
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Is maria mad at me?
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I don't know, but she always cries and says forget her. What Captain Tiago and
Padre Damaso want is to marry her to Linares, Maria doesn't want to. When I said
maybe you were dating someone else she answered me “better” and then cried
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Tell him I want to talk to him privately.
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Yes.
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When will I know the answer?
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Tomorrow come to us early but tell me the secret.

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KABANATA 52
The breeze is cold and the night is dark, indicating December is approaching.
While three shadows were talking at the door of the tomb.
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Did you talk to Elias?
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No, but he is with us because he is indebted to Mr. Ibarra.

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I came because my wife treated in the help of Mr. Ibarra in Manila. I will attack
the convent to avenge the parish.
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We will attack the barracks to say that our father has a son.
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Five of us will fight, this is enough. Mr. Ibarra said we were 20.
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The conversation stopped when they heard someone coming. They could see the
edge of a shadow on the fence and behind it. They even saw a shadow following.
Upon reaching the door, the shadow was met by three shadows.
Pg. 183 C-2

Let separate because I am followed. Accept weapons tomorrow, and attack at

night. You will shout. "Long live Mr. Ibarra!" you need to go..
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The three shadows disappeared behind the walls. The newcomer waited in the
corner of the door. It was foggy so the second shadow hid at the door and they
met the newcomer.
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What are you waiting here?
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I waited until eight o'clock at night to get a dead card. I want to win money
tonight. And you, what is your motive?
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A! As well.
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Good and I will have companions. Playing at eighth and I will put. The moving card
is the card of the bets, and must be seized by betting. Do you have any cards?
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The former remembers that the dead do not gamble for the two. They decided to
gambled first to find out who should leave.
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The two entered and sat in a tomb. The first rubbed a match and they looked at
each other. But their faces showed that they do not know each other. The last to
arrive was Elias and the first was Lucas.
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Through a series of matchmaps Lucas placed and Elias bet. elias bet on the horse,
but the draw is ace. Elias lost.
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You lost. Now leave me I need to work alone.

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Two civil guards were walking next to the church that night. The two talk about
arresting Elias. They met Lucas and stopped him.
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Did you see elias?

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No! I don’t know him.
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Come on, you idiot!
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A few more moments and Elias came. The civil guards brought it to the bright to
identify.
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Where are you going?

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I am chasing the man with the scar on his face. He was Elias who beat my brother.
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The two civil guards hurried to the convent to catch Lucas.
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