"God, O God! Thou existeth, for Thou punisheth. But avenge Thyself on me and do not harm the innocent. Save my child!" NOTES [1] Street in Manila. [2] Archbishop and author of theological works. [3] Roof of the first story used as a veranda. [4] Petty governor, the highest local official. [5] Trellis work made of reeds. [6] Local commander of the Civil Guard. [7] A narrow canoe. [8] A drink made of honey and ginger. [9] A light, early breakfast. [10] A native fruit. [11] A Chinese gambling game. [12] A little white, pearl-like substance sometimes found in the cacao tree, which is supposed to be a lucky omen. [13] Little mestizos or half breeds. Used in contempt. [14] A reply which accords with the Spanish idea of politeness but rather ludicrously used in this instance. [15] A popular Spanish song handed down from the time of Riego's uprising in Spain. [16] Volunteer police. [17] A wrong pronunciation of the Spanish Peninsula meaning Spain. [18] A costly and rich wood like ebony. [19] Certificate of identification required of all Filipinos under Spanish domination. [20] Warning cry of a coachman, meaning "turn." [21] Author here shows difficulty in establishing American sovereignty over islands by military forces. [22] A plant (Desmodium caresceus), the dry seeds of which cling to the clothing. [23] Both words mean mistress.