Johnston McCulley

“ Because a man wears a robe he cannot rob with impunity. In this case, I deem it proper to make an example, that frailes will see they cannot take advantage of their calling. The fray must repay the man the price of the hides. ”

“ Once more a fray is in the toils."
"Explain, fat one!"
"The man is to go before the magistrado immediately for his trial. They say that he swindled a dealer in hides, and now must pay the penalty. He wished his trial at San Gabriel, but that was not allowed, since all there are in favor of the missions and the frailes."
"Who is the man?" Don Diego asked.
"He is called Fray Felipe, caballero."
"What is this? Fray Felipe is an old man, and my good friend. ”

“ Presently he decided that he needed companionship for the moment, and left the house to cross the plaza and enter the tavern. The fat landlord rushed to greet him, conducted him to a choice seat near a window, and fetched wine without being commanded to do so. ”