ed of instances where
the oppression and practices of the friars were even worse than those
described. Dr. Rizal has given us a portrayal of the Filipino character
from the viewpoint of the most advanced Filipino. He brings out many
facts that are pertinent to present-day questions, showing especially
the Malayan ideas of vengeance, which will put great difficulties
in the way of the pacifying of the islands by our forces. The reader
will not fail to notice the striking similarity between the life of
Ibarra, the hero, and that of Rizal, the author, a short sketch of
whose career has been given in the following pages.

For assistance in preparing this volume for publication I offer
sincere thanks to William H. Glasson, Ph.D., Instructor in History
in the George School, Newtown, Pa. Dr. Glasson has read the entire
manuscript and proofs, and I have been glad to avail myself of his
advice on many doubtful points. I desire also to acknowledge my
indebtedness for favors received to Horatio Green, Interpreter to
the Supreme Court of the Philippine Islands, to W. G. Richardson,
of New York, and to the publishers.

F. E. G.

Ithaca, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1900.

CONTENTS.

Chapter I. Page
Don Santiago's Dinner 1

Chapter II.
At the Dinner Table 11

Chapter III.
Heretic and Revolutionist 16

Chapter IV.
Captain Tiago 23

Chapter V.
An Idyl on the Azotea 29

Chapter VI.
Things Philippine 35

Chapter VII.
San Diego and Its People 40

Chapter VIII.
Ibarra and the Grave-Digger 47

Chapter IX.
Adventures of a School Teacher 51

Chapter X.
Lights and Shadows 57

Chapter XI.
The Fishing Party 59

Chapter XII.
In the Woods 68

Chapter XIII.
In the House of Tasio 77

Chapter XIV.
The Eve of the Fiesta 83

Chapter XV.
As Night Comes On 87

Chapter XVI.
The Hoisting Crane 92

Chapter XVII.
The Banquet 104

Chapter XVIII.
Th