CaptainTiago is the only wealthy man who isn't in jail. Captain Tinong is freed but is terribly illand does not want to go out of the house. Doña Victorina, Don Tiburcio, andLinares arrive at Captain Tiago's house. Victorina and Tiago agree that Linaresand Maria Clara wed the soonest time possible, and Tiago immediately attends tothe wedding preparations the following day.
Cousin,you are too secretive. We already know that you are the General's adviser, and he does not want to be away from you.
MariaClara is fine, but there is still pallor. He greeted according to custom andthen smiled sadly. After the customary betrothal, Donya Victorina resumed.
What we mean is about the Virgin, Captain Tiago. We need to continue what we have discussed.
Thinking that she should not overhear the conversation, Maria said good-bye to them to get some air.
Tomorrow we will have a feast. Prepare Maria Clara's heart because we will marry her in a short time. You'll see! We will go up and down in the palace when Linares becomes our son-in-law, and we will be envied by many.