Capitulo 2

     Ramona and the nuns take a break from the ride and sit eating lunch by the side of a tree. Ramona tells them how she can’t she wait to get to the hacienda. She reminisces about how she can’t wait to go horse-backing riding, bathe in the river, and how she can’t wait to see her Nana and Margarita. And also ,of course, her brother Felipe. One of the nuns asks her if she can’t wait to see her mother also. Ramona answers of course. Ramona gets up and asks if there’s still a lot of land to travel they arrive. One of the nuns says that by the evening they’ll arrive to Todos Los Santos and by morning will continue the last part of the trip, and God willing, they’ll arrive at the hacienda by afternoon. One of the nuns (what are their names?? Hehe) is worried that these lands are becoming more and more populated by Americans who have no regard for foreigners. Ramona argues that they’re not foreigners and explains how her great-grandparents established theses lands for hundreds of years ago. But since the Mexicans lost the war, the nun responses, they’ll have to adapt.

     Meanwhile, the ranch hands leave the captured gringo Davis on the side of some road without untying his hands and without his horse. He tells them that some day they’ll get their comeuppance. The Mexicans respond that they’re ready and waiting for anything.

     Back in Todos Los Santos Jack is still with Doc Johnson, but now Maris has joined them. They’re all playing poker. Jack is angrily asking him how could he let them take Davis. Maris covers up by saying that there were like 50 Mexicans that took him. Jack tells him that he better hope that Davis doesn’t talk that he was the one who sent him up there, or else he [Maris] will see what’s coming to him. He doesn’t want his reputation ruined.

     Back in the town a drunkard by the name of Nepo goes to the sheriff’s office and tells him that Jack Green sent some men to the Moreno-Gonzaga property to search for gold. The Sheriff decides to go have a little chat with Jack Green. The sheriff arrives at Jack Green’s house and confronts him about sending men to the Moreno-Gonzaga ranch to search for gold and tells him that if it’s true he’ll have to arrest him. Jack Green tells him that’s it’s true but tells him there will be no arrest. He pulls out a gun and points it to the sheriff. He tells them that this lands belong to America now, he puts the gun to the sheriff’s forehead and pulls the trigger. Killing the sheriff instantly. Jack convinces the doctor to help him cover up the murder.

     Back at the hacienda Alejandro and the Yahi Indian tribe arrive to the ranch and they are greeted with open arms. Felipe tells them to get settled in and to get ready for the blessing that the Padre Salvatierra is going to have for the good-fortune of this hunting season.

     Meanwhile Doña Ramona is in her room on her bead with a small case remembering a lost love. She takes out a photo and calls out his name, Angus. She wonders how could she forget him, today of all days, and especially since his daughter is arriving soon. Felipe interrupts her reminiscing by knocking on the door. She quickly hides the case in her closet and tells him to come in. He came to inform her that the Indians have arrived and to ask if she would like to come to greet them and to attend the blessing that Padre Salvatierra is gonna have later. She’s reluctant and gives no answer.

     Meanwhile the ranch-hands Juan and (????) and tying wooden fences and notice Padre Salvatierra praying near a tree. (???) wonders if the rumor is true that somebody is buried there. Juan tells him to stop gossiping and to his job better, since his knots are very loose.

     Back in the house near the courtyard Martha is on her way to take a statue of the virgin to Ramona’s room, but Doña Ramona stops her in the courtyard. She asks her where is she taking the statue. Martha tells her that Felipe told her to put in Ramona’s room for her arrival. Doña Ramona is annoyed that Felipe’s making too many considerations for Ramona. Martha tells her that what does she expect, she’s his only sister. Doña Ramona allows her to take it to the room. Doña Ramona asks her if she knows where Padre Salvatierra is. Martha tells her that he’s praying by the tree.

     Back in Todos Los Santos Ramona and the nuns arrive to El Pueblo de Todos Los Santos. Ramona is mesmerized by seeing how the town has changed from when she was a child.

     The next morning Doc Johnson is telling the American’s in the town that the sheriff was found murdered, and that the responsible was a group of Mexican bandits. He tells them that they got to get rid of all the Mexicanisms in the town and they can start by appointing a new sheriff, an American. He tells them that he has the perfect candidate, Jack Green. Ramona and the nuns hear all this when they’re on their way to continue the voyage. Ramona wants to go see what’s happening since they mentioned Mexicans but the nuns convince it that it’s better that they go on their way. The townspeople are convinced by Doc Johnson and cheer Green on. Later on, at the saloon, Jack Green is telling the patrons that they’re first step towards progress is by changing the town name, he proposes Spur Town. Most of the saloon agrees and cheers the approval of the new name, although one of ladies in the saloon is not at all pleased by these changes and by this new sheriff. Jack Green orders a round of drinks for everyone, on him.

     Meanwhile, the stagecoach is on the path to the Gonzaga-Moreno hacienda when they see a man slowly going through the path. Its Davis, he begs the nuns to give him some water. The nun tells one the drivers to give him some water and bread.

     Back at the hacienda Felipe shows Alejandro the horse that he’s gonna give to Ramona. Alejandro asks him if he can test-drive it, Felipe tells him, of course.

     Meanwhile Doña Ramona and Padre Salvatierra are near the tree talking about Angus. Doña Ramona wishes she had seen him buried in the chapel, like he deserved. Doña Ramona has flashbacks of the night where Angus asks her why didn’t she wait for him. Younger Ramona tries to explain that after many long cold nights and months she thought he had been killed in battle. Her parents arranged a marriage between her and Alonso Moreno. Angus tries to convince her to run away with him, but she refuses. She’s expecting a child. He tells her that that doesn’t matter to him, that he’ll give the child his name. She tells him that she loves him but that she can’t do that to her family. She walks away…back to the present: Doña Ramona tells Padre Salvatierra that she never forgot Angus and the sinful love that has stayed with her through all these years.

     Meanwhile, in Ramona’s room Martha, Margarita and Delgadina are arranging Ramona’s room and bed, supervised by Felipe. He wants the room to be perfect for her arrival.

     Meanwhile, the stagecoach is approaching the Moreno-Gonzaga hacienda but Alejandro and the horse get in the way of the road. One of the drivers yells at him to get out of the way. Ramona tries to peek through the window to see what is happening. Alejandro rides by Ramona’s window and they see each other. He stops behind the stagecoach and looks back. Ramona lifts her veil to look back at Alejandro.

Episode 4

Doña Ramona (DR) is reading Felipe's(F) diary entry about his changing and confusing feelings for Ramona (R).

     Ramona y Alejandro are talking about the way he can tell when someone is approaching or nearby. He tells her someone else is coming... she can't see or hear anyone and thinks he's teasing. She asks why he didn't go riding with her and Felipe. A. says that other people wouldn't approve of her friendship with a "redskin". Ramona frowns but then tells him she was remembering him last night... the way they played together when they were kids. Padre Salvatierra walks up, and rather accusingly asks what she is doing alone with A. (he makes a point of A.'s shirtlessness). Felipe rides up and jokes that he and Ramona are playing hide-and-seek the way they did when they were little. Padre S. says she shouldn't be alone, and A. says he told her that too, and he rides off, offended. Padre S. says perhaps he was unfair. F. tells Ramona to go back to the house w/the padre.

     In la cocina, Margarita (?) and el Norteño are talking... he wants to see her, but doesn´t want to tell her dad. He doesn´t want any "compromisos". She is a little offended, and her mom walks in and rebukes her for neglecting her duties.

     DR is still reading Felipe´s diary. She utters what we all know as the fateful telenovela phrase... "No Puede Ser".

     Padre S. wants to talk to Ramona. He tells her that she should be careful of being around Indians... uses the (old and ridiculous) analogy about each bird keeping to its own kind... she is mexicana and should stay with her own people. Ramona says... but before God, we are all equal. Are you saying that nature tells us to see things differently than the Lord does? he has no answer.

     Felipe and Alejandro talk about their friendship and F. convinces him they should be friends regardless of what people say.

     En el pueblo, an old black man is trying to sell a snakebite remedy. Prescott (the eyepatch guy) hits him, says we don't want you around here, and says he will see about the snake bite, and takes the snake the old man has, apparently meaning to let it bite him.

     Green and an old man (Nepo?) are talking... he wants to know how many people are on the ranch... does the old lady have another son? el viejo says she has a daughter, and Green says women don't count, how many men are there and what kind of weapons do they have.

     DR gets on Felipe's case, says Ramona is "spoiling" him. Then separately she goes to Ramona, and says she is not to distract her brother. Ramona sits down alone and says... this is worse than the convent, I can't even see my brother... "No Puede Ser!"

     Felipe is talking to Juan about the shearing, etc. F. locks the drawer (too late, buddy!).

     The Indian shepherds/shearers are sitting around their fires, and someone is playing the violin. We see Ramona walk slowly around the corner of the house, as if drawn by the music. Alejandro gets up from beside his father, and walks towards her slowly... their eyes meet...

     Felipe is standing outside Ramona's door knocking... no answer, so he too follows the music.

     Ramona turns away from Alejandro, and walks back towards the house, into Felipe's arms. They embrace, and he tenderly kisses her forehead. (In all this time, no one has said a word.)

     A's dad tells him he saw how A was looking at Ramona, and those are not the eyes with which one should watch the señorita... he ought not to think of Ramona, they are of different races...

     DR and the older lady, Juan's wife, are talking... DR says Angus's ghost has returned with Ramona. The servant says it's because she loves him, and that sometimes one loves those that have died even more, but it's best to leave them in peace. DR says people thing she is strong, but inside she trembles like the flame of one of her candles.

     Felipe comes upon the Padre praying in the chapel and asks if he can confess... "It's Ramona.. I don't love her as one loves a sister. I've always loved her but never this way... she's so beautiful. The padre tells him he has a pure heart... it's just that he hasn't been around many young women, and the presence of Ramona, his sister, has reminded him that he doesn't have a woman in his life. The padre advises that he look for a wife.

     In a room I don't recognize, Ramona corners Felipe..."you're rejecting me...it's almost like you're hiding from me" he claims he has been too busy, because of the shearing and his ranch duties. She wants to go riding, because she's been shut up in the house too long. He doesn't want to at first... they discuss the fiesta that DR is planning to celebrate Ramona's return. She finally manages to sweet-talk him into taking her riding anyway. (Good acting on Strickler's part... Felipe's emotions were glass-clear).

     DR and the padre talk about her real reason for la fiesta... a girl for Felipe.

     Green and some other guys are talking in el pueblo... they want someone called Douglas, apparently a lawyer or sbth, to help them turn la gente del pueblo against los mexicanos.

     In the countryside, the old black man and an indian are talking (the snake wasn't actually poisinous, luckily for him) and they discuss how the whites don't see them as people.

     Ramona and Felipe are riding. (I could swear that the horse she is riding is too brown-colored to be the mare F. chose for her, but maybe it was just the light.) They get off and walk. She says her mom doesn't want her there, and she hugs Felipe, asking him not to abandon her again. "You're the best brother in the world!"

     El pueblo: Green wants to get cattle into the country, and the heck with the law. He wants to get sheep raisers out of his way.

     La Cocina: Delgadina and Margarita come into the kitchen and says they saw DR sitting under the old tree near the house. Delgadina asks if someone really is buried there. Her mom reproves Marg. for telling stories, and reassures the little girl.

     Outside, beneath the tree, DR wonders if she should tell Ramona "the truth". There is a flashback to her past, baby Felipe sitting on the bed (dressed in a bonnet and one of those dreadful white ruffly baby outfits they used to put both boy and girl babies in.) and her packing her clothes. She explains to la criada that though her husband is a good man, Angus is her true love, and she will take Felipe with her. The criada says don't go, you know he's a heavy drinker now.. and more than that, he lives with a Yaqui woman.

DR comes back to the present... "We live together now... with you, beneath this tree here on my hacienda".

     Back to Felipe and Ramona riding... he tells her it's too dangerous to cross the river there, and of course she has to try to prove that she can do it... but once she is out into the current, the horse spooks and Ramona falls off. She is caught by the current and pulled towards the rocks. Felipe is trying to get off his horse and run towards her, but Alejandro, riding on the other side of the stream, has seen everything, and dives into the water after her. With some difficulty, he carries her to shore... they look deep into eachothers eyes, and he hands her into Felipe's arms.

     Alejandro says something (I couldn't understand his words because of the sound of the stream) and turns away. Felipe closes his eyes and embraces Ramona tightly.

Capitulo 6

     Jack Green pulls a fast one on Juan and kicks the gun out of Juan's hands. Now Jack has the gun but there are no bullets left. Jack gets on his horse and rides away. Juan tries to shoot him with another gun laying on the ground, but the shot misses and Jack escapes.

     Back at the hacienda it has gotten dark, and Ramona is in a frenzy because no one knows what has happened with the men. Martha comes in and tells Ramona that Felipe was wounded in the arm, but Alejandro is fine.

     Out on the range, the gringos have built a fire and are trying to help one of their men who was shot during the skirmish. Jack paces around, grateful to escape Juan but furious about the close call. Meanwhile the gringo who was shot dies, and this makes Jack even more mad.

     Alejandro and Juan carry Felipe into the sala and place him on the couch. Ramona immediately begins to comfort him and Felipe passes out. She thinks he's dying but Alejandro tells her not to worry. Alejandro is upset, however, that the gringos wounded his best friend.

     Doña Ramona and Padre Salvatierra hurry into the sala, worried about Felipe. She wants to call the doctor but Alejandro reminds her they are far away from town and he wouldn't arrive until tomorrow. He also tells her that if he (Alejandro) doesn't try to operate on Felipe's arm now, he might die. They can't wait for the doctor. During this time Doña Ramona sits beside Felipe and says, "...my only son...." Ramona just stares at her, not believing what her mother is saying. Doña Ramona doesn't notice her.

     Outside Juan helps the ranch hands drag the body of one of their men into the barn. One of the Mexicans tries on a gringo hat that was left behind from the skirmish and mocks the gringos.

     It's decided that Alejandro will operate on Felipe's arm. Felipe is placed on the floor of the sala and he is fed whisky to dull the pain. Then Alejandro uses his knife to operate on Felipe, who yells out in pain. Ramona and Doña Ramona can't bear to watch. Padre Salvatierra stands a few feet away, silently reciting the rosary.

     Later, after the impromptu surgery Alejandro and Ramona sit in the kitchen and have tea. Martha is also there and asks if Ramona will be going (up to her room to sleep). Ramona wants some time alone with Alejandro and says she will stay in the kitchen for a little while. So Alejandro and Ramona are alone, and Alejandro says that he'd better be leaving because his father will be expecting him. Ramona uses the opportunity to thank Alejandro for saving Felipe's life. She reminds Alejandro that just a few days earlier he had saved her from the river; now he's saved Felipe. Alejandro tells her that Felipe is his best friend, etc. He says good night and leaves.

     Up in Felipe's bedroom he is drowsy but not asleep. Doña Ramona asks Martha if Ramona has gone to bed, and Martha says she's in the kitchen having tea. Padre Salvatierra is also in the bedroom, and tells Doña Ramona that Felipe needs to sleep. Doña Ramona tells the padre that she wants Felipe to be evaluated by the doctor the next day (she's not sure about Alejandro's surgical job).

     Right then Felipe tells Doña Ramona that he wants to see Ramona. Doña Ramona is mad to hear this, and at that very moment Ramona walks in. She goes to Felipe's side and he begins to talk to her. he tells her "...perdoname..." Doña Ramona and the padre watch in confusion.

     The next day, the hacienda employees attend an informal service to bury the Mexican who died in the skirmish. As dueña, Doña Ramona attends and pays her respects to the man who helped protect her land. She asks Alejandro to come to the house to see if Felipe needs any treatment. Alejandro says yes but needs to gather some herbs first. Padre Salvatierra listens, then when Alejandro is gone reminds Doña Ramona that she was going to get the doctor, remember? Doña Ramona seems more confident of Alejandro's methods and tells the padre that the doctor isn't necessary anymore.

     Ramona is in Felipe's room, making a fuss over him and serving him tea. They talk, and Felipe wants to know where their mother is. Ramona says she went to the burial, and Felipe is immediately upset and blames himself for the man's death. Ramona says no and reminds Felipe that he was brave, he did everything he could, etc. She leaves his room with a tray.

     Martha is cooking in the kitchen, and Alejandro has arrived with herbs to treat Felipe. She goes upstairs to announce his arrival to Felipe, and while she is gone Ramona comes into the kitchen with the tray. She sees Alejandro and is stunned he is there. She puts the tray down and they begin to talk. Alejandro gives her a red rose, telling Ramona that he has been thinking about her. She wants to put the rose in water. He is standing behind her, close, and mentions something about the arroyo. She turns around to talk and Martha comes walking in. "You can go see Felipe now," she tells him. Alejandro leaves the kitchen. Martha exclaims, "Ay, niña." Ramona is shaking from the previous moments with Alejandro and can hardly speak.

     In Spurtown Douglas is visiting Jack and Dr. Thomas. He's concerned about the skirmish that took place the previous day on the Moreno's hacienda. What the gringos did was illegal, he tells Jack. Jack only laughs, scaring Douglas. Meanwhile, Billy the Elegant and another man enter the saloon.

     Alejandro is in Felipe's room and has used herbs to treat his wounded arm. Doña Ramona and Padre Salvatierra are also there. They leave the two friends alone and go downstairs to have lunch. They discuss the skirmish and whether or not the fiesta should go on as planned. For the time bing Doña Ramona wants everything to proceed as normal. They also discuss Felipe's apparent feelings for Ramona, and Doña Ramona mentions the diary. She wants to marry Felipe off, the sooner the better.

     Upstairs Alejandro prepares to leave. Felipe thanks him and reminds Alejandro he'll repay him some day for saving his life. Right then Ramona comes in. Because of the earlier exchange in the kitchen it's an awkward moment in front of Felipe. Felipe even notices and when Alejandro is gone asks Ramona if she is upset at Alejandro. Of course not, Ramona replies. She then asks Felipe about what it's like to be in love. Felipe responds that it's like dying(???) Ramona explains her question by telling Felipe that she's in love with an Indian. Felipe smiles and tells Ramona not to say such foolish things.

     The Coronados are at home eating lunch. The murders on the Moreno hacienda are in the local newspaper, but Analupe can only think of the pretty dress she'll wear to the upcoming fiesta. This upsets Fernando, who is worried about the escalating tensions between Mexicans and gringos. Don Ruy is confident the Morenos can defend their hacienda, but Fernando wonders for how long.

     At the hacienda Pablo, Alejandro, and another Indian dig under the old tree. They find the remains of a human. There is a ring with the word "Ramona" on it. But they are confused because the remains are that of a man, not a woman. Pablo declares that the body is not theirs, and he orders them *not* to tell anyone about their find. Before they re-fill the hole, Alejandro wraps the tribal documents in a piece of leather and places the roll into the hole right next to the skeleton.

     Meanwhile Doña Ramona is in her room reading one of Angus' old letters. She has a flashback, the night Angus was buried under the tree. She was crying over the dead Angus, and Juan and another man were digging the grave. Before they placed Angus' body in the hole, Doña Ramona took off her ring and placed it on one of Angus' fingers. Then he was buried. Doña Ramona comes back to the present and pleads to the Virgin, "Cuidamelo."

     Ramona plays the piano for a very tired Padre Salvatierra. After she finishes playing she asks him about the significance of her recurring dream: She is a little girl and overhears one the servants saying "pobre Ramona" and the situation involving her parents. Padre Salvatierra, of course, doesn't want to go there and assures Ramona that her dream is probably nothing important. But it keeps happening, she tells him. Right then Margarita comes in with a basket of food. She will accompany Ramona to the widow and family of the slain Mexican. Ramona excuses herself and leaves with Margarita. For now Padre Salvatierra is off the hook.

Capitulo 11

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     I had a few problems understanding...I put a (?) if I didn't get it.

     Marta and Margarita are in the kitchen. Alejandro comes in and Marta leaves. Margarita gives him the note from Ramona, but Marta comes back in with another servant and he can't read it. He leaves and Margarita looks at him long after he leaves, making Marta suspicious.

     Felipe enters the sala and greets the Coronados. Ramona comments on how handsome her brother is, and Fernando says that Ramona herself is muy guapa. Doña Ramona doesn't like Ramona talking about Felipe this way and changes the subject; she wants Ramona to show the Coronados to their rooms. Felipe makes her more irritated when he tells Ramona that he'll go with her.

     Alejandro goes home and reads Ramona's note in private. He smiles because she asks him to meet her at the arroyo early the next morning. In a symbolic gesture he rips off Manuela's amulet. Right at that moment, in her house a sleeping Manuela wakes up with a start. She is sad and tells Matea that Alejandro didn't return. She knows her chances with him aren't good.

     Nepo and the hitman hired by Jack Green are sleeping out in the desert. They wake up after hearing a sound, which they think is a puma or a coyote. The hitman fires his gun into the dark, but the sound is human, not animal. The go to where the sound was coming from and realize they have killed a priest: it's Padre Salvatierra. They carry his body away.

     Early the next day Fernando is sitting in the sala. Ramona comes walking through and doesn't notice him sitting there. She is on her way to the rendevous with Alejandro, but Fernando wants to go with her. Of course, Ramona is reluctant but she can't really say anything. She finally says okay, and they leave.

     Nepo and the hitman prepare their horses to leave the campsite. While they pack up Padre Salvatierra's belongings they don't notice the gold nugget, which falls out of a bag and onto the ground.

     Alejandro is at the arroyo waiting for Ramona and smiles when she rides up on her horse. But his smile fades away when he sees Fernando ride up behind her. Ramona awkwardly introduces the men. Alejandro had picked a red flower to give to Ramona, but he now lets it fall to the ground and turns around to leave. After he's gone Fernando picks up the flower and gives it to Ramona. He suspiciously asks about Alejandro and his relationship to Ramona and Felipe. Ramona explains that they are friends from childhood, but her voice is cold. She wants to return to the hacienda.

     Doña Ramona and Don Ruy eat breakfast. Felipe comes in to join them and asks where Ramona is. Doña Ramona explains that she and Fernando left early to go riding. Felipe is annoyed but acts cool. Don Ruy asks Felipe about his work on the hacienda, and Felipe explains, bringing up the recent arm injury. Don Ruy talks about the recent events between gringos and Mexicans in Spurtown. Doña Ramona makes a bold move: she asks Don Ruy about his children and if they are committed to anyone, etc. Don Ruy pleases her when he says he wants his children to marry within their race. Doña Ramona beams at him and says she agrees.

     Billy is in the Spurtown general store to buy tobacco and sees Analupe's maid. He asks her where her patrona is, but the maid shyly explains that she doesn't really know. The maid makes her purchase and leaves. A gringa asks Billy if he's interested in a Mexicana, and Billy replies yes, is that a bad thing? The store owner explains that it's not something that's done in a place like Spurtown. Before he leaves Billy takes a coin from the storeowner and does a magic trick to make it go away.

     Alejandro arrives home after the incident at the arroyo, clearly in a bad mood. On his way back he had gone to the hacienda to esquilar, but was told there was no work. Pablo, who is sitting outside their house, explains that the family is getting ready for the party, so they aren't supposed to be hanging around (?) Alejandro takes offense and states that they are there to work, not intrude.

     Ramona sits alone in her room and Doña Ramona comes in, wondering why she didn't eat breakfast. Ramona can't explain her sadness to her, and simply says she's not feeling well and is fatigued from her ride. Doña Ramona asks how the ride went. Ramona says it was okay. Doña Ramona makes it a point of telling her that Fernando thinks she's really nice. Ramona replies that Fernando is okay; he's not that great. Doña Ramona leaves and Margarita comes in. Ramona tells her that she knows Alejandro must be angry with her.

     Doña Ramona and Felipe talk about the party. Felipe thinks they should cancel the party but Doña Ramona says that everything will go as planned. The conversation turns to the Doña's intent to get Ramona married off. She then angers Felipe by saying that she will use money and jewelry, but her land will not be divided while she is still alive (?) Felipe leaves.

     Felipe angrily walks into the sala, and through a different door Ramona comes in. She wonders what's wrong, and Felipe explains that he doesn't understand their mother. Right then Analupe and Fernando come in. They want to show Ramona how to dance. Felipe is upset, and Ramona wants him to come with them. She puts her arms around his neck, and he is uncomfortable and pulls away. He apologizes but explains that he has to go work. So Ramona, Fernando, and Analupe enter the newly-cleaned ballroom. Analupe shows Ramona how to waltz, and Fernando cuts in to dance with her.

     That night the party is in full swing. Ramona wears a red dress with lots of flowers and dances with Fernando. He calls her "hermosa." Felipe watches from the sidelines and can't stand it. He cuts in to dance with Ramona, and Doña Ramona watches them in irritation. Also watching them is Beatriz Echagüe, Doña Ramona's choice for Felipe.

     Outside, Alejandro and Pepe sit and listen to the music drifing out from the ballroom. Alejandro is mad and tells Pepe that right now, Ramona is dancing with him (Fernando). Pepe, like Pablo, feels that Alejandro should find an Indian woman to love. Alejandro starts gulping some sort of homemade liquor, and Pablo walks up and takes it away.

     The waltz ends, and Doña Ramona wants Felipe and Beatriz to dance and socialize. Ramona is introduced to the Echagüe family. Felipe dances with Beatriz.

     Margarita is happy wearing Ramona's dress, and Ramona tells her that she should dance. Right then Fernando walks up and Ramona excuses herself, leaving a very uncomfortable Margarita with Fernando. He is very gracious, however, and treats her kindly.

     Doña Ramona tells Don Cesar Echagüe how pretty his daughter is. Meanwhile Felipe is talking with Beatriz. Analupe walks up and wants to dance. Felipe agrees, perhaps later. Analupe jots him down on her dance card.

     Ramona is socializing with a group of young men while Margarita is with Fernando, and Doña Ramona notices. She excuses Ramona from the group and asks Ramona why Margarita is there, and more importantly, why Margarita is spending time with Fernando. Ramona tries to explain but Doña Ramona reminds her why Fernando is there (to eventually become Ramona's husband).

     The maids are scurrying around in the kitchen and Norteño walks in, very drunk. They try to make him leave but Norteño ends up making his way through the kitchen and into the ballroom. He calls out to Margarita, and Doña Ramona is mortified. Everyone tries to calm him down, and two peones eventually escort him from the party. The party continues on. The peones lock Norteño in shackles in the barn, and make fun of him for being such an ass.

     Back at the party Felipe watches Ramona dance. Analupe brings him wine and tries to socialize, but she notices that his mind is elsewhere.

     Juan and another peon walk around the hacienda grounds with rifles. Juan sends the peon down to check around the arroyo, and it's a mistake: Juan is alone and the two gringos (Nepo and the hitman) are waiting for him. They make Juan drop his rifle, and Juan realizes the gringos were involved in the recent skirmish.

episode 13

     ramona tells alejandro how scared she is and he embraces her. fernando comes to the doorway and sees them but walks away without being noticed.

     dona ramona is in bed and marta is offering her some tea. she’s afraid of what will happen now that padre salvatierra has been killed, what’s coming? she asks that the peons say the rosary for 11 nights. she doesn’t know what she’ll do without him. he was the only one who knew her secrets. she doesn’t have anyone to talk with.

     they find the old man (nepo) who went with kid. he tells them that juan killed kid. he says he fired two shots at him, but juan was able to throw his knife. the davis says he will get his forces to get rid of all the mexicans. the old man says the worst thing is that by mistake kid shot padre salvatierra. he knows his people, they will end up killing all of them.

     perpetua ( beatriz’ aunt) says it’s a sacrilege. analupe says she knew something bad would happen there. ruy tries to calm them. the americans want to rob them. fernando is preoccupied, he says they should stay longer to support ramona and her family.

     dona ramona is with felipe and ramona. after what happened they must take precautions. ramona must go out only with a gaurd. felipe must go out to do his work , but he must use prudence. he says not to worry. ruy will file a complaint with the authority. the laws don’t protect mexicans, says dona ramona. he says they’ll file in mexico then. his mother says he’s young and doesn’t know the way things work. ramona says they must do something. dona ramona says nothing will bring back padre. she has them says ramona.

     they are a small family, dona ramona asks them both to marry. ramona with fernando and felipe with beatriz

     sheriff davis knows they are going to file a complaint against him. padre salvatierra was very well known and all the mexicans look at him like a saint. repo asks for his money. he took kid to juan now he deserves his money. he gives him a dollar although he doesn’t trust paper money.

     margarita is crying on her bed over the death of padre salvatierra. juan says it was the same bullet that shot him that killed the father. that’s good that he’s dead so he can’t kill another, but it won’t bring the father back. marta and margarita go to the chapel to pray the rosary although juan says he’s definitely with the saints.

     dona ramona asks ramona to take the guests to the chapel. she talks to felipe in private. she’s not recovering. she’s next (to die). he doesn’t want her to think about that. she’s always been strong. she thinks she’s on the edge of going crazy. too much lost, first his father, the man she loved and now her spiritual father. only he (felipe) is left, the last thing she’s got. felipe reminds her of ramona. and ramona until she marries.

     repo goes to buy firewater (moonshine), shopkeeper takes his money and gives him the liquor.

     alejandro says the air is full of sadness. the spirit of padre salvatierra is in the air. everyone is upset. ramona is upset and he gave her the bad news. that’s not good to give bad news. he loves her more than ever. he had her in his arms and her closeness sparked something in his soul. he’s going to separate himself from her because after speaking with felipe he realizes it can’t be. she’ll never get used to living like a yahi.

     the one eyed guy comes in the store and starts to beat up repo but shopkeeper stops him. davis and he take the moonshine from him and ask to change if for whiskey and get the change back he owed the old man.

     ramona is leading the prayer. when alejandro walks in she’s disconcerted and loses her place. dona ramona notices.

     ramona tells ruy how much padre salvatierra meant to her. he says that’s normal. el padre always went everywhere alone throughout california. she can’t blame herself. everyone has his own destiny. she talks to him about the complaint . he doesn’t know what will happen. he’s got to leave right away. analupe hasn’t decided. fernando is very interested in ramona.

     ramona tries to calm margarita. she’s so upset by the priest’s death. she’s also upset with norteno being in jail. she asks her to ask felipe to lift his sentence. she agrees. margarita kisses her hand ramona asks her never to do that again.

     dona ramona tells marta that the death of padre salvatierra has brought back memories. he knew her whole story, about angus. something in her has died also. they are both getting old, everyone is going. her children will marry soon and she’ll be alone. marta says ramona is still young to marry and felipe will stay there. dona ramona tells her that if she knew what was happening in that house… ramona came from the hand of the devil and awakened feelings in felipe. she tells her this is a secret she cannot tell anyone, not even her husband. marta leaves and dona ramona takes out a piece of hair she has in her locket belonging to angus. she needs him so much. flashback to their youth. he asks her to marry him and to tell padre salvatierra to help them. she’ll do it. she thought he died that’s why she married alonso moreno.

     margarita tells ramona that felipe is still up. she’ll go talk to him about norteno. fernando is also up with his sister. alejandro is wandering around outside. ramona says she doesn’t know what to do. she’s seeing fernando to please her mother but also herself because she thought it would be the right thing. but today she was in alejandro’s arms. he was so tender. with feelings like that, she could be convinced to leave with him.

     analupe is complaining to fernando. she’s bored with everyone and everything. people are hiding something there. he wants to stay. analupe asks if he really liked ramona. yes, but there is something that is bothering him. swear not to tell anyone. does she remember the indian who approached ramona. how could she not? so handsome. he got the impression that between him and ramon there was something.

     felipe is writing in his diary. he’s upset because with the padre dying there’s no one to talk to. now he is not only jealous of alejandro but of fernando. ramona knocks, she’s sleepless. even though she didn’t know him well she like padre very much. felipe says he wants vengeance against americans. she’s learning what rancor is. she wants to talk about norteno.

     analupe can’t believe ramona and a redskin. fern tells her how he saw them together, embracing. analupe is excited, maybe she’ll stay. fernando gets angry at her taking it so lightly. maybe he saw more, she asks. no.

     alex talks with father pablo. bad times ahead for mexicans they’ll be expelled like them. alejandro says he feels worse everyday. white man took their lands, religion to be their servants. mex icans despise them. felipe now is jealous that he’s looked at his sister. father agrees with felipe. one day he’ll be had of yahis he need to marry a woman of their race. americans hate mexicans, mexicans hate indians, indians hate everyone. in the end they are ll men and women with feelings. the heart doesn’t recognize race. father is worried about his rebeliousness. he has to rid himself of those feelings if he wants to be happy.

     manuela gets up at night.

     felipe can’t promise to lift the sentence. he’ll try to soften up their mother. ramona thanks him for being so generous. she hasn’t given him much. she sees so much sadness in his eyes. how can she repay him? her presence is enough. maybe they won’t be together much longer. apart from not wanting to leave him, she has other reasons. she loves alejandro. after taking the news about the padre she embraced him she felt so happy.

     manuela goes to hang herself but a priest stops her. she’s a disgraced woman no one will want to marry her. she’s a marked woman. maybe a man will understand that she has no fault because of others, thinks the priest. no one will love her. start with loving yourself. if she doesn’t blame herself no one else will. he asks her to step down. she should confide in devine justice. one day the guilty one will receive their punishment.

     felipe says he spoke with alejandro today and asked him to separate himself from her. he’s her older brother and he has to protect her. even if it’s against her wishes? the worst thing for felipe would be to see her suffer. to let her have her way to do the wrong thing. what should she do to stop her feelings. try to get close to fernando, he’s a good man. he would prefer her not to leave him, but he wants to guide her to do the right thing. she thinks he suffers as much as she does sometimes. why doesn't he tell her what his problem is. only thinking that she’ll leave. even if they are far, they’ll never be apart because they love each other says ramona. she hugs him and he’s visibly shaken.

     pablo says the first time he cried was when his son was born, the second when his wife died. having a son is the best for a man. they held dances and celebrations. lot’s of time has passed since then. he’s getting gray hair. soon he will take his place. new blood is needed to lead the tribe. all his hopes are place in him. look for a serene life so you can lead our people. i have to forget her don’t i asks alejandro?

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     Fernando visits Ramona in her room and asks how she is doing. Better, she says, looking uncomfortable. He thinks she's trying to resist the wedding (Duh). Ramona acts surprised. Fernando says that his eyes have not been deceiving him, but he wants to hear the truth from her if she's in love with someone else. Ramona says she doesn't want to hurt him. He replies he would rather know a painful truth than have a lie between them. He then asks her, "Ramona, do you love that Indian?"

     Alejandro has arrived in Spurtown and hides out on the roof of a building. He watches a few drunk gringos shoot their guns in the air.

     Ramona decides to tell Fernando the truth because she doesn't want lies, either. She cries and admits she loves Alejandro.

     In the Spurtown jail Don Pablo expects to die and regrets not being able to say goodbye to Alejandro. Then he hears a voice from outside; it's Sebastian. He's going to see if he can get the keys to let Don Pablo out of jail.

     Ramona tells Fernando that Alejandro is afraid of him and her mother. Doña Ramona wants the wedding to take place as soon as possible. Fernando asks if Doña Ramona knows everything, and Ramona says yes, she saw us together in the chapel. Fernando is offended and Ramona begs him to understand; she fell in love with Alejandro before she met him (Fernando). He acts calm at first but loses his cool, pushing objects to the floor and grabbing her by the arm. He actually raises his arm to her but doesn't actually hit her.

     While he acts mad Fernando angrily paces around Ramona's room. Ramona says he wanted to hear the truth, but she guesses he would rather have preferred a lie. Fernando is angry because Alejandro is an Indian. Ramona explains that true love knows no race. Fernando is furious and can't believe that Ramona would want Alejandro--a redskin, a servant--instead of him. Ramona says he is just like her mother, with his prejudice. Then Doña Ramona comes in. Fernando excuses himself and leaves. Doña Ramona wants to know what happened. Ramona says she told Fernando the truth. Doña Ramona is furious

     Sebastian enters the sheriff's office and lights a candle. He tells Don Pablo that he's looking for the keys. He sees a shadow and Alejandro comes in, looking for his father. Don Pablo is happy to see him, and Alejandro says he's going to get him out of the jail. Don Pablo looks at his son with tears in his eyes.

     Doña Ramona tells Ramona that she has shamed the Moreno-Gonzaga family. Ramona explains that Fernando wanted to know the truth, so she told him the truth. Doña Ramona lets her have it: You couldn't restrain your passions, you had to let all your feelings come out. She also says it was a mistake sending her to the convent, because it obviously didn't teach her anything about life or human nature. Also, now she (Ramona) is dragging everyone through her personal misfortune. Right then Felipe knocks on the door and comes in. Ramona tells Felipe she told Fernando the truth. Doña Ramona says she will try to fix the situation although she's afraid all is lost. She angrily leaves. Ramona tells Felipe she was a fool to tell Fernando the truth. Felipe consoles her and says Fernando took advantage of her weakness, especially since she's recuperating.

     In the Spurtown saloon Jack Green tells Davis he's had way too much to drink. He and Colorado are going to carry him to the sheriff's office to sober up.

     Meanwhile at the sheriff's office Sebastian has found the keys to the jail and opens it. They are in a hurry to leave and Green arrives, with Colorado and Davis. So Alejandro and Sebastian are helping Don Pablo walk, and Green and his men walk right in the office. Green immediately draws his gun and shoots Don Pablo in the chest. Alejandro and Sebastian are also armed and retreat to the back room for cover. A shoot-out takes place between the Indians and the three gringos. Alejandro and Sebastian run out of bullets, however, and have to surrender. Green points his gun and wants the Indians to get on the floor(?) Alejandro embraces his dying father on the floor, then Green shoots Don Pablo point-blank in the chest to finish him off. Alejandro cries out for his father.

     At the Yahi village Matea and the other women take part in a spell with dolls and the fire. She says that Don Pablo is dead.

     Felipe serves Ramona tea, and she has calmed down. She now feels bad because she has caused hurt and bitterness in the family. Felipe comforts her and tells her not to say such things; what he would give to have someone love him as much as she loves Alejandro! Ramona thanks him for the kind words. She looks forward to the arrival of the full moon, when Alejandro is coming back for her.

     Sebastian and Alejandro are now locked in the jail. Alejandro says his father didn't have to die like this; he believed in peace and now he's dead. He says the Yahis will avenge the death. Sebastian says they will not be able to leave Spurtown alive. Alejandro says they will have to do it, for the memory of his father.

     Doña Ramona begins to tell Don Ruy about Alejandro and Ramona. Fernando is not there. She says the real reason they wanted to move up the wedding is because Alejandro and Ramona were in love. Ramona has told Fernando the truth, and now Fernando is very upset. Don Ruy can't believe it and is appalled. Doña Ramona is quick to say that Alejandro brought it on but nothing really happened (she wants to make Ramona look as innocent as possible), and she explains how Ramona had never really been around men before, etc. She's now afraid Fernando will want to break off the engagement and wants Don Ruy to convince his son to go through with the wedding. Don Ruy says he doesn't know and can't promise anything. Before he leaves Doña Ramona asks him not to tell Perpetua about the situation.

     In Spurtown Alejandro is furious over the death of his father and says that if he gets out alive, everyone will know him, the son of Don Pablo de Asis. Alejandro pledges to Sebastian to fight for the Yahis--and he also has a promise to keep.

     The next morning Felipe comes into Ramona's room with a bowl of fruit. He tells her the worst thing that can happen is that the Coronados will leave the hacienda. He says it's now important for her to recuperate and gain more strength for the August full moon. Forget about everyone else. This cheers Ramona up and he leaves for the stables. She tells him she loves him.

     Don Ruy and Fernando discuss the Ramona situation. Fernando doesn't want to marry Ramona now, but Don Ruy tries to convince him otherwise. He says that the friendship he has with Doña Ramona obliges them to save Ramona's honor. He has to marry her. Just think, says Don Ruy, if it were Analupe? We'd expect the same courtesy. Fernando doesn't budge and says he won't marry someone who was touched by a redskin.

     At the Yahi village Matea talks with Antonio. She thinks he should go to Spurtown and help rescue Alejandro, because she feels he's in danger.

     In the sheriff's office Dr. Thomas treats Jack Green's injured hand, which he received during the shoot-out. He says that everyone in Spurtown knows what happened last night, and now Jack is a hero. Jack tries to downplay it. Dr. Thomas says Don Pablo's body was placed where everyone in town could see it. Green is glad; he wants to send a message that he won't allow savages to take over Spurtown(?)

     Felipe and Beatriz greet each other and she asks if he is going to eat lunch with them. Felipe apologizes and says he has so much to do, because of Ramona's accident and the absence of one of the peones. He promises that after the August full moon he will have more time for her. Beatriz wonders why the August full moon is so important, and he explains that after that time everything will change. He excuses himself. Perpetua has been sitting in the room unnoticed the whole time, and has heard everything. "The full moon," she says to Beatriz. "Why, I think that's happening this week."

     Ramona is about to have lunch and Margarita is making up her bed. She's concerned that Norteño hasn't arrived back at the hacienda. Ramona tells her not to worry; she's worried herself that perhaps Alejandro has forgotten about her and won't be coming. Margarita reassures her. Ramona is then concerned that she'll be locked up the night of the full moon; unable to meet Alejandro at the arroyo. But Margarita has a contingency plan. Ramona makes Margarita swear not to tell anybody about her intent to leave with Alejandro--only she, Marta, and Felipe know anything.

     Doña Ramona comes in and tells Margarita to leave. After she's gone Doña Ramona tells Ramona about her conversation with Don Ruy. She makes a point of telling Ramona how shameful and embarrassed she felt trying to convince Don Ruy to convince Fernando not to call the whole thing off. She doesn't know if Don Ruy will be able to convince his son, but she's hopeful. She wants to know if Ramona has anything to say, and Ramona says no. This makes Doña Ramona angry.

     Cliffhanger: Right then Marta knocks on the door; Don Ruy wants to speak with Doña Ramona. Before she leaves Doña Ramona tells Ramona that for her sake she hopes Don Ruy has good news. If the Coronados say no to the marriage, then she will take Ramona to Mexico to a convent--unlike here, in Mexico there are many convents that will accept her! Ramona insists that she has no religious vocation. Doña Ramona doesn't care. If the Coronados leave, she tells Ramona, then tomorrow you and I are

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     Felipe tells Bea that Alejandro is coming for Ramona the night of the full moon.

     That night, he tells Ramona that Bea now knows about her secret. Ramona is justifiably annoyed. Felipe says he totally trusts Bea and Ramona wants to know if this means that he is in love with her. He says no, but she is very sweet and worthy of being loved..and Ramona tells him it's too bad because Beatriz would make him happy. She reminds him that she will be leaving tomorrow. He says don't talk about it you'll make me sad. She says she doesn't want to leave without knowing him, it frustrates her not to know who it is that is making him so unhappy by refusing his love. He tells her to forget it, and she asks if he trusts her.. "Yes, but..." Marta is calling and interrupts them. Ramona leaves him thinking, alone.

     At the supper table, everyone comments on Bea's silence... she ends it by asking about the portrait of General Moreno... Ruy says he was a very brave man. Ramona and Felipe arrive in the midst of the conversation and Felipe comments that his mom has told him a lot about his father and his military career. Ramona remarks almost accusingly, that she has been told nothing. Ruy, still digging up old memories, asks DR, didn't some irish soldier court you as well, back then? DR-"Who remembers that, anymore?" Ruy says he remembers because the guy wound up so unhappily, first living with an indian woman, then being murdered shortly afterwards. Felipe changes the subject, much to DR's relief, and she quickly squelches Ramona's attempts to discover the Irishman's name.

     Later, DR tells Marta that she almost feels as if being reminded of Angus is his spirit trying to tell her to tell Ramona the truth. At that moment, Ramona knocks on the door. Ramona trys to apologize for their earlier argument, but it quickly becomes the start of a new quarrel between her and DR. She gets angry and says don't worry, very soon you won't have to have me bothering you. DR-Can't you see I want to protect you? Ramona-Your protection suffocates me. DR-All I'm doing is keeping the promise I made to your father. R-What promise? DR says her fathers dying wish was that she be raised as a Moreno Gonzaga, with their faith and customs. Ramona wants to know why he would have to ask that. All I've ever wanted was your affection, she adds. Her mother says that if she wants that, she needs to marry Fernando.

     Next morning, Perpetua is grilling Bea about her afternoon with Felipe. Bea doesn't give away Ramona's secret. Their conversation is interrupted when Bea's dad arrives with Analupe.

     In Ramona's room, Ramona tells Margarita that after she leaves, Margarita can have any of her dresses that she wants, after all, Ramona will have to learn to live and dress like the women in Alejandro's village.

     Over supper, everyone catches up on the latest news from Espuurtaun .

     In the indian villiage, Matea is presiding over a ceremonial burning of Don Pablo's body. One of the others tells her Padre Sarria wouldn't like it, as Don Pablo was a catholic. Matea says we were Yahis long before we were catholics, and she continues with the ceremony.

     DR is in her room, acutely conscious of the full moon and what it means for her and for Ramona. She tells Marta that even though it was her duty, she feels guilty for what she has done, and asks Marta to pray for her. She looks at the painted armoire and sees the picture of an angel, over which is written "5th commandment, do not kill". Looking as if she were on the brink of a heart attack, she asks Marta to help her to bed.

     In the aldea, Alejandro seems to be a little better. Manuela observes that he is breathing more calmly now.

     Felipe is with Ramona in her room, and tells her that she will have to leave through the kitchen, the guests are in la sala. He says he'll take her to the arroyo, and gives her a chain with a medallion, telling her DR put it on him when he was born. Ramona promises to wear it always. She grips his hands tightly, and tells him that whoever the woman is that's breaking his heart, he has to get her out of his heart before he can love someone else. If she doesn't appreciate how wonderful you are, Ramona adds, she doesn't deserve your love. Felipe looks anguished, and they hug each other tight. Marta comes in, and sends Felipe to check on DR. She and Ramona hug and say goodbye too. She gives Ramona her blessing.

     Felipe is with DR, and she remembers Alonso Moreno's death. She tells Felipe that his dad told her to remarry, but she never did... the only man she ever loved died that night. She then asks Fel to get Ramona. He looks uncomfortable.

     El norteño is pacing around and Juan Canito wonders what his problem is. Norteño says he's going to take a turn around outside.

     Ramona is convinced by an anxious Felipe to go see DR. DR tells them more than a doctor, she needs a confessor. Felipe tells her that they're her kids, she can trust them and talk to them. She says her memories torment her, she has been a bad person. Felipe leaves, saying he is going to get her something to calm her nerves. She takes Ramona's hand and tells her that her face and look is so like her fathers. "But everyone says I don't look like him." DR remarks cryptically that that's because they didn't know him as she did. They talk some more, and Ramona escapes from the room. DR prays that Ramona will never discover what she has done.

     En el pueblo yahi, Manuela tells her mother she wants Alejandro to live at all costs. "Even if he goes back to the white woman?" When Manuela says yes, Matea tells her that now she knows her love is sincere.

     Felipe, sure that he cannot get away from his mother now, sends Margarita to the stables along with Ramona. He tells Ramona he will never forget her, and once again they embrace, sobbing. But as she and Margarita are trying to leave, they hear Juan Canito coming. Ramona has to leave without Margarita, and Juan Canito comes up, wanting to know why Margarita is out ready to ride. Margarita says she is with el norteño. Naturally, her dad isn´t too happy with that.

     In DR´s room, she tells Marta that she can take the Bible (it is the one she found Alejandro's note to Ramona in) back to Ramona's room. When Marta leaves, she whispers "Forgive me, Ramona... if I ordered Alejandro's death it was for your good."

     We see Ramona riding along in the dark... she reaches the arroyo. She doesn't see him, but el Norteño is watching as she dismounts and hooks her mare´s reins to a treebranch. "Alejandro..." she calls softly... but her only answer is the silence of the night.

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     Ramona is still crying uncontrollably. Felipe tells her she needs to calm down because it’s probable that Alejandro had some problems and that’s why he didn’t show up. Ramona tells Felipe that only if it were something really important it would justify him not being there. Maybe El Norteño was right and he preferred a Yaho woman instead of me. Felipe suggest that they wait a few days to see if he shows up. If he doesn’t they’ll send someone to the Yahi tribe to investigate. Ramona says that it’s not necessary she doesn’t want to go through the humiliation of knowing if it’s true or not. Felipe tels her that’s why they’re sending osmoene to find out if it’s true or not. “If Alejandro doesn’t show up in a few days …I’ll forget about him forever”, says Ramona. Felipe tells her she’s just saying that because she’s disappointed and asks her to think about it when she’s calmer. Ramona says that if in a few days they know nothing of Alejandro she will marry Fernando in a few days.

     In the Yahi tribe Alejandro begins to show sings of life. Manuela tells Matea that it seems he wants to say something. Matea leans in to hear what it is.Matea and Sebastian talk to Alejandro hoping that he can hear them. Alejandro asks them if the full moon has passed yet. Hey tell him it was last night. Alejandro makes an effort and lifts his head. He asks Sebastian to go to the Moreno hacienda and tell Ramona what has happened. He also tells him to tell her to wait for him. “Tell her I’ll be with her soon”, he tells Sebastian. After he says this he puts his head back down and falls asleep. Sebastian says he’s going to run the errand for Alejandro. Manuela and Carmen try to stop him. They tell him that everytime a Yahi leaves the town they either don’t make it back or come back hurt. Sebastian is obstinant and goes anyway. Matea tells Carmen and Manuela that she can’t persuade the young Yahis they are hardheaded.

     Margarita enters Ramona’s room. Margarita asks Ramona what happened. Ramona tells Mago that she waited for him all night but he didn’t show up. Mago tells her the exact thing as Felipe. That maybe something happened to Alejandro. Ramona tells Mago that Felipe told her the same thing but she would have been there either way unless she was dead. She thinks that Alejandro probably forgot about her. Mago tells her that she can’t be sure of that. She informs Ramona that there is lots of dangers out there. There is snakes and other predators out there. Mago suggests she wait a while to see if he shows up. Ramona tells her that the wedding is in a few days already. She can’t wait much time. Mago asks her what they can do. Ramona tells her that Felipe is going to send a worker to check out the Yahi aldea and see what happened to Alejandro. Mago thinks that it’s a good idea but Ramona tells her she doesn’t want anyone to go there. She tells her she’s scared that Alejandro really is with a Yahi woman and it would be humiliating if he was with a woman and she sent someone to ask for him. Mago tells her that she should send someone just to find out the truth but if she doesn’t will she be able to live without knowing the truth? Ramona tells Mago she’ll think about it. She needs time to think. Mago suggests Ramona think fast because time flies. She hopes it’s not going to be too late. Mago tells Ramona she has to go and reminds her that she’s not supposed to talk to her. Ramona asks Mago about the secret that she was going to reveal to her. Mago tells Ramona she can’t tell her right now. Ramona tells Mago that if she doesn’t tell her she’s going to get angry at her. Mago promises Ramona that she’ll tell her soon. Margarita goes on to prepare lunch. Ramona calls out for Mago to coma back.

     Doña Ramona has finsihed her prayers. She’s about to return to the main house. She talks to Beatriz and thanks her for her patience and understanding. Doña Ramona tells Beatriz that God will reward her for her good heart. She (Doña Ramona) goes on to tell her that she is really grateful to Beatriz for loving her son. “When Ramona leaves he’ll stay alone, and I don’t think he’ll find better company than you,” says Doña Ramona. She also tells Beatriz that once Ramona leaves she can start preparing everything for her engagement with Felipe. Doña Ramona tells Beatriz to go ahead to the main house because she has some stuff to do before she goes back home. She calls out for El Norteño. Doña Ramona thanks him for being trust-worthy. He tells her that he went to the arroyo to check if any Indios besides Alejandro showed up but none did. He also goes on to tell her that he saw Ramona there. Doña Ramona tells her that it’s better for her that Alejandro didn’t show up. It saved her from embarrassment. El Norteño tells her that he followed her orders. Doña Ramona tells him that he killed a man and now both of them will have to live with that fault. They both vow never to speak of the subject again.

     Sebastian is trying to convince Antonio to let him go to the hacienda. Antonio tells him that it’s not safe for him to go laone. But Sebastian is obstinant and says one Indiain is less traceable than two. He promises to take care of himself and asks Antonio to let him go. Antonio finally caves in and lets Sebastian go to the hacienda.

     Everyone is at the table except for Doña Ramona and Felipe. Felipe enters the dining room and says good morning to everyone. Perpertua asks Felipe what was going on last night. Felipe tells her that as far as he knows nothing was going on. Perpetua tells him that Beatriz told him there was problems. He tells her that they weren’t that bad and not to worry. Ana Lupe says that she fell like a rock to sleep, because she was tired from the trip. Fernando tells her she looks tired. Ramona tells them that Doña Ramona hasn’t been feeling well so he had to stay up all night and take care of her. Don Cesar compliments Ramona and tells her that she looks radiant. Doña Ramona comes in and apologizes for making them wait. She asks if they started without her. They all tell her they were waiting for her but she says if she knew that she wouldn’t have made them wait. They all pray and thank GOD for everything.

     Marta is telling Juan everything that happened last night. Marta tells him it was unnecessary to treat Mago that way. Juan tells her she never told him anything. No wonder Doña Ramona sent him to the arroyo. Marta tells him she couldn’t say anything unless Alejandro didn’t show up. Juan tells Marta that Doña Ramona is the Patrona and if she ever finds out that Marta went behind her back like that she might throw them out of the hacienda. Marta says she understands but she didn’t get into this on purpose. Ramona told her everything and she didn’t have a choice but to go along with it. Juan thanks for clearing everything up for her. Delgadina tells Marta that she’s hungry and if she can go to the main house to eat. Marta tells her she can come with her because she’s on her way over there herself.

     Everyone at the dinner table is drinking coffee. Fernando asks Ramona wha she has planned to do to day. She tells him that she wants to rest and take a bath. Don Ruy tells Fernando to let her rest because she stayed up to take care of Doña Ramona. Felipe gets up and excuses himself from the table. Doña Ramona tells him she hopes he has a good day. Perpertua tells Ramona that they have to fix up her wedding dress. The wedding is in a few days and they’re far behind with the dress. Ana Lupe acts excited and tells them that she has this precious dress her father bought her in Sacramento. She only wore it once. Doña Ramona tells everyone that they should get to work. It’s the first time in a while she’s woken up with a good feeling. She says that something tells her that the wedding will be stupendous. Ramona looks on with a saddened look in her face. Fernando smiles at Doña Ramona ignoring Ramons’saddened loo.

     In the Yahi aldea Matea is with Alejandro. El Lince comes in. Lince tells Matea he’s come to say good bye now that Alejandro is in good hands. Matea thanks him for saving their Yahi Chief. He deserves a reward. Matea looks for something to give to him. She gives him something to resist the bites of snakes. Lince tells her he doesn’t need it. He tells her he’s learned to survive like the animals and they don’t need anything to protect them, Matea understands and instead tells him that the Spirits will guide him. She uses some leaves and passes them through his body.

     Sebastian is on his horse on the way to the hacienda when suddenly Davis appears and asks him where the hell he thinks he’s going. Davis takes out his gun before Sebastian can take out his knife. Davis tells him that if he moves he’s a dead Indian. Davis ties down Sebastian and demands to know where Alejandro is. Sebastian spits at the floor and Davis hits him. Davis tells him that if he’s going to keep quiet he’s going to have to cut out his tongue. So he’ll stay quiet forever. Sebastian closes his mouth with desperation so that Davis won’t cut his tongue.

     Marta is helping Ramona take a bath. She tells her that she should cheer up. Ramona tells her she can’t because she is very sad. Marta tells her things happen for a reason. She tells her that if Alejandro didn’t show up it’s because that’s the way GOD wanted it. Doña Ramona stands at the door and waits quietly. Ramona tells Marta that maybe Felipe and Mago were right. Maybe something happened to him and that’s why he couldn’t get there, but sometimes I have this feeling of hate towards him. Because I think he didn’t show up because he forgot about me. Doña Ramona comes in and tells her that probably what happened. Ramona looks turns around shocked.

     Davis has cut off Sebastian tongue. He says that now he’ll be quiet forever. Without his tongue he wont be able to tell anyone anything. Davis tells him he did him a favor.He throws down the knife to the ground. Davis leaves Sebastian hanging there with blood spurting out of his mouth as he screams.

     In the bathroom in the hacienda, Marta tells Ramona she’s going to go get some towels Doña Ramona asks her if she really thought that Alejandro would come for her. Ramona tells her that she’s suffering too much right now. Doña Ramona goes on and tells her that she could expect no less from Alejandro, because all Red Skins are traitors. I mean they’re like animals and it’s natural that they act like it. Doña Ramona starts wetting Ramona’s shoulders. Ramona tells her mother that she loved him. Doña Ramona tells her that he didn’t love her. Ramona starts crying when she hears this. Doña Ramona tells her that she doesn’t like seeing her this way. But soon enough she’ll get over it. She’s young and that will help her bear with the disappointment. Also because she’s young she will get her ethusiasm back soon. Ramona asks her mother if anyone ever betrayed her. Doña Ramona tells her that once…her father betrayed her

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     Margarita tells Ramona that she is not General Moreno’s daughter.

     Beatriz wonders if Felipe will like her dress. Perpetua thinks she’s a little pale. Poor Ramona, she’s probably very nervous. Perpetua says you can tell that she’s in love and very passionate. Fernando is lucky to have such a hot blooded rich woman. Beatriz thinks it’s going to be difficult for her to leave her family and home . Perptua says she’s used to living far, and besides it’s good that she’ll be gone to leave the way free for her. Now she’ll have Felipe to herself. She doesn’t understand why Dona Ramona is in such a hurry to get rid of her daughter. She understand why the Coronado’s accepted the situation, there’s a lot of money involved. But, as for Dona Ramona, she’s intrigued. Has Felipe mentioned anything? No, says Beatriz. Perpetua says she’s very mysterious. Maybe she’s taking after the family already, with the secrets. Bea coughs.

     Margarita says maybe she heard wrong. She recalls the conversation between Padre Salvatierra and Dona Ramona. The Padre says “ Forget about the past. Treat Ramona like Felipe even if she wasn’t the fruit of your relationship with General Moreno.” Ramona says she doesn’t want to dirty his memory. Fortunately, he died without knowing about Ramona.

     Margarita says Padre told Dona Ramona that she was as much her child as Felipe even if she wasn’t the General’s daughter.

     Ramona is telling Marta she’s going to miss Ramona. She won over her heart.

     If the General isn’t her father, who could it be? Mago didn’t hear any more. Felipe comes.

     Dona Ramona says she feels its best for Ramona to go far away, for her and Felipe.

     Marta says maybe she should have told her that she and Felipe weren’t brother and sister. They could have married and stayed living on the hacienda. No, never says Dona Ramona. Ramona was in love with Alejandro not Felipe. This wedding is the her liberation. Her cross she carried is over. It caused her so much sufffering. She’ll be able to sleep. With Fernando she’ll be gone and settled (harina de otra costal), even if it she had to sell her soul to the devil.

     What a thing to say, says Marta. The truth. She commited a crime. She’ll burn in hell.

     Ramona says she can’t hide how she feels. It’s the worst day of her life. She’ll leave here married to someone she doesn’t love and with the memory of betrayal. She can’t avoid it, she remembers Alejandro and goes from love to hate. She’s leaving full of doubts. Does he remember their father? No, not really, he was young when he died, why? She’s overly sensitive and remembering their youth. She thinks back to when she heard that she lost her mother and father the same day. What is she thinking about? Nothing. Felipe says it won’t be so terrible. When they live in Spurtown he’ll go to visit them and if they go to DF he’ll visit them there too. He’ll always love her more than anyone in this world. She loves him too.

     Felipe escorts Ramona down the aisle. She looks like she’s going to the gallows. Fernando is smiling. There are many guests present. They kneel and Fern looks over, she avoids his look.

     Matea tells Manuela they ran into someone from the hacienda and she told them a lie. She tried to keep them apart. Manuela says it was for nothing because now he’s gone to get her. Matea says only death is permanent.

     The wedding mass begins. Padre Sarria is impressing on them the commitment of marriage. They must respect each other, the woman must guard her body and not take too much pleasure, the man must defend the honor of his wife and children. He asks if Fernando accepts Ramona as wife, he says yes. Does Ramona accept Fernando? (pause)

     Alejandro breaks through the guards. He rides up to the chapel door.He yells "Ramona, I’ve come for you. Let’s go!"

     She drops the flowers and jumps on the horse. Dona Ramona faints.

     She says “you finally got here”. He says he couldn’t come earlier

     Felipe orders them not to shoot. Ramona says they’ll see each other again one day. The take off.

     Fernando picks up the rifle and aims to shoot. Felipe pulls the gun out of his hand and says he could shoot Ramona by mistake. Fernando is furious that he didn’t detain them. Felipe tells Juan that no one is to stop them, let them go. Everyone is in shock! Analupe asks Felipe how he could let them go. He shrugs her off.Fernando says Felipe permitted them to run off.

     Dona Ramona wakes up and wants to know what happened to Ramona. Don Ruy tells her that Alejandro the Indian came and they ran off together. He says Dona Ramona deceived all of them.

     Dona Ramona goes out and tells Fernando to chase them. He tells her that Felipe permitted them to escape. She wants to know where the peons are. They tell her Felipe also called them off. She goes to see where he is. Analupe comments that Alejandro didn’t kidnap her, she went willingly with him.

     Ramona and Alejandro ride away trying to avoid the guards (his injuries are not in evidence)

     Dona Ramona goes to find Felipe and he’s locked in his room. He screams for him to open up, she’s furious. She says she’ll never forigve him for what he’s done. How can she forgive the scandal, the dishonor, the gossip. She could expected this from Ramona, not from him. He’s betrayed his principles, his name, he’s not worthy of being her son.. Felipe tells her that Ramona’s love was greater than anything. Nothing could detain her. Dona Ramona says she’s a bastard. He says he won’t permit her to speak of her that way. She never should heave let her stay. She disturbed the peace of the house. She shouldn’t have accepted her even with the promise she made. What promise? Marta comes in bringing the smelling salts. Dona Ramona asks how she’s going to face the Coronados and the guests. He’ll do it. She tells him he’s no longer the amo of the hacienda. How could anyone respect him? Felipe says he respects himself and that’s enough. He did what he thought was right and he’s not sorry. The dishoner and shame doesn’t matter, the happiness of his sister is what’s important. She’s not your sister, says Dona Ramona. From today on she’s dead for her.

     Analupe comes in and tells Fernando everyone wants to talk to him. Fernando is furious. Everyone is talking. It’s infamy and they fell for it like children. Padre Sarria tries to calm them, but Fernando asks him to leave since he sympathizes with the Yahi’s. Ruy apologizes but asks to speak to him alone. Fernando says he’ hates her, but even more Dona Ramona since she said she had Alejandro killed. Ruy says he believes Dona Ramona. Felipe is the one who’s wrong, he could have stopped her. Fernando says Dona Ramona trapped them. Fernando wants to leave. He doesn’t want to see the other guests.

     Dona Ramona asks Marta for Norteno. He’s disappeared she says. She knows why. He’s afraid. He lied and told her he had killed Alejandro, she had ordered him, he’s a coward. If he steps foot there again she’ll kill him with her own hands as her name is Ramona Gonzaga! Marta is appalled.

     Perpetua asks Beatriz if she knew. Yes, Felipe told her recently. He told her that Ramona had fallen in love with Alejandro. Felipe is desolate. Perpetua thinks he’s an accomplice with his sister. It serves her right to go live like a savage in the hills. She’ll return soon asking to be let back. Beatriz doesn’t think so.

     Padre tells Felipe he knew about the romance. He was very concerned. It was crazy. Felipe says he thinks like his mother. He became convinced that they were truly in love and helped them. Father says he’s worried about her living in the village. There’s been a lot of trouble there. They hung Pepe. Felipe is surprised and says he gave him a gold nugget for his marriage. Padre says that nugget aroused the interest of the Americans. They took him in town and hung him. Alejandro assassinated one of the Americans, then he left before they took Pablo Assis prisoner. What happened next? He dosen’t know because he was called away. Felipe realizes his sister is in danger.

     Alejandro and Ramona are embracing. She thought this day would never come. She was waiting for him that day. Lots of things happened. He’s bleeding, but nothing hurts him now. He loves her with all his soul. She does too.

     Felipe had heard different reports from the village. A woman told them that Alejandro was marrying. That’s why Ramona decided to marry Fernando. Padre says Alejandro should never have come there, and Ramona should not have left with him. His mother must be in a terrible state. Felipe says she even called Ramona a bastard. He says when people are angry they often say things they don’t mean. Imagine, her daughter left during mass and escaped with an Indian. What a scandal!

     Felipe says everyone should be entitled to choose who they spend their life with, it’s the least you should be allowed to determine. Padre thinks that’s modern thinking. In Mexican culture children owe their parents their respect. Right now, he’s only concerned about Ramona and the dangers she could come to in the village. He asks the priest to look out for her. He accepts.

     In Spurtown the Sheriff is wants to find out if Alejandro is still alive. He asks the drunk Mexican to go find out. Billy sees him leaving and asks him to stop for a drink with him to get some news.

     Dona Ramona is asking for forgiveness from Ruy. She doesn’t have words to express her feelings. She asked to have Alejandro killed and he told her he had done it. She never lied to them. Ruy says he’s always respected and admired her. He thought they deserved the same. Now they must break their friendship. She understands and appreciates how he politely he speaks with her. She breaks down and cries. She asks that he convince his son to forget this affront. All his friends will laugh and make fun of him. He cannot support her, his family will not accept it. Dona Ramona says he would feel better if he knew that Ramona was not …..like she wished she would be. He says he hopes that time will help smooth over some of their differences. He understands she’s not to blame for what’ s happened.

     Billy is drinking with the Mexican. Davis wants him to go and pushes the old man. Billy tells him to leave the guy alone and ask to have him served another drink. Jack pulls a gun to his head and orders the Mexican out. He tells him if he wants to stay he shouldn’t interfere with the law. The bartender says he won’t permit Indians or Mexicans in his place. One of the waitresses says Billy is a renegade because he’s courting a Mexican. What difference does that make, asks Doris. Because America is for Americans says the other one. They are American too, she’s ignorant. America is from Alaska to Patagonia, or didn’t she go to school? They get into a fight and are separated. Doris says she was merely giving her geography classes.

     Marta tells Mago to hurry and get the food out for the guests. Mago thinks it’s incredible that they stayed after what happened today. They stayed to gossip. No, it’s far and it’s not right for them to leave with an empty stomach. Mago is happy because Ramona was so unhappy today when she was going to marry Fernando . Marta says its not such a happy ending. Dona Ramona is about to have an attack, the Cornodos are fuming, no matter what it, was terrible that Alejandro came. Will they marry or not? Who knows. She’s worried about Ramona. She’s not used to working. Mago says she’s not the General’s daughter, she told her before she left for the chapel. Marta is furious with her. How could she? They could be fired. No one will know says Mago. Marta tells her everything will be known sooner or later. She’s got to promise never to say that again. Then it’s true? Yes, and if she loves her parents she cannot repeat it and not to Felipe or Dona Ramona. Who’s her father? She’ll never tell. As far as she knows she’s the General’s daughter.

     Perpetua says goodbye to the Coronados. Beatriz offers Fernando his gifts to Ramona from Felipe. He says he can go to hell. Don Cesar says he hopes this won’t affect their relationship. Analupe says that soon they will be related to the Moreno’s and who knows what secret Felipe has? Ruy stops her. She says they seem like good people but are perverse. Who knows what else they hide. He says she’s feeling very bad right now too, please forgive her.

     Ramona is kissing Alejandro. She says they’ll get married. He says as soon as Padre Sarria gets to the village. He’ll be her husband and she’ll be his wife forever.