El Filibusterismo Script Kabanata 17 -

(Bitterly) A guide. Yes. I guided them. I guided them through the forest, Basilio. Because I know every inch of it. It is the same forest where I used to till the soil, where I built my home... before the friars took it. Before the lawyers ate my savings.

– The Quiapo fair setting allows for colorful stage directions: lights, sounds, crowd movements, vendors, musicians. It's a perfect backdrop for social commentary. El Filibusterismo Script Kabanata 17

Then you will be the most famous Chinese consul hanging in the park. But do not fear, Quiroga. I will pay you triple. Triple the gold. (He pulls out a pouch, letting coins clink). All I need is for you to look the other way. Tell the inspectors these are wedding jars. (Bitterly) A guide

mysteriously vanishes, leading to speculation that he is afraid of being outed as a fraud by the scientific "tricks" of Mr. Leeds. Key Characters in Chapter 17 Role in this Chapter Padre Camorra I guided them through the forest, Basilio

No. I am a patriot. And you, Quiroga, are a mule with a saddle made of gold. Do we have a deal?