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say that, so far as I could gather the sense of the 

 community, Doctor Cabot's reputation as a medico 

 received somewhat of a shock. 



In the afternoon the rain ceased, and we bade fare- 

 well to the new village of Iturbide. As we passed, 

 Don Juan left his place at the table to bid us good- 

 by, and a little before dark we reached the rancho 

 Noyaxche of Senor Trego, where we again received 

 a cordial welcome, and in his intelligent society 

 found a relief from the dulness of Iturbide. 



