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| CHAPTER XXVII. |
| INCIDENT AT A PUEBLO. |
| Story of an old alcalde—Life in an isolated hamlet—Indian cattle stealers—The savages' revenge—The padre and his household—Terrible storm—Hacienda set on fire by Indians—Horrible slaughter—Escape of prisoners. |
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| CHAPTER XXVIII. |
| MEXICAN HACIENDAS, OR FARMS. |
| Character of scenery—State of agriculture—Fences, implements, and crops—A hacienda—The agave, or maguey plant—Mode of obtaining pulque—The Vaquero, or cow-herd—A. lazy brute and his canine companion—Seeking stray sheep. |
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| CHAPTER XXIX. |
| A PLANTATION ANECDOTE |
| Culture of tobacco—A plantation—Processes at a tobacco factory—Rival planters—Malicious dilapidation—Destructive reprisal—Duel between the rival proprietors. |
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| CHAPTER XXX. |
| WILD-CATTLE HUNTERS. |
| Dexterity in lassoing—Cattle-hunters' fare—Defence of wild cattle against wolves—Inducements to hunters—Departure for a cargo of hides—Sunset on the prairie—The hunter's terrible dream—A perilous position—Combat and retreat—Struggle in the water—Safe deliverance. |
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