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CONTENTS.
| CHAPTER III. |
| A VISIT TO THE MONTE PIO. |
| Public buildings of the Capital—The Mineria, or school of mines—Academy of Fine Arts—Palace of the President—The Plaza Mayor—Visit to the Monte Pio—Articles in Pawn—Motley groups—A young cavalier and a stately dame—"Bringing out" a daughter—A miscellaneous lot—A daughter's sacrifice—A needy tradesman—Apprehension of a robber |
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| CHAPTER IV. |
| GRADES OF SOCIETY. |
| Population—Different classes—Characteristics of the Mexicans—The two dominant powers—Mode of recruiting the army—System of education—Roman Catholic clergy—Mexican women—Pursuits of fine gentlemen—Smugglers and Inspectors—Aguadores, or water-carriers—Postilions—The Lasso—Market people and store-keepers—Watchmen—Léperos and other classes of people—Insecurity of life and property |
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| CHAPTER V. |
| THE LEPEROS. |
| The léperos: their character and habits—Prayers and curses—Quaking prairies of Attakapas—A lépero's story—A duel—Murderous revenge—The victim accused—Pursuit of the assassin—His fate. |
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