1:27:22
Well, what a splendid audience you have.
Peons, caballeros, everyone.
1:27:27
- It was thoughtful ofyou to have them here.
- What's happened?
1:27:30
Good evening, ladies.
His Excellency is about to make an address.
1:27:33
Address? Well... well, what shall I say?
1:27:36
You know. The little matter
ofyour resignation.
1:27:40
Quiet! Quiet for His Excellency.
1:27:46
We're waiting, Excellency. Go on.
1:27:51
Uh... uh...
1:27:54
Good people of Los Angeles,
1:27:56
owing to my ceaseless efforts to...
to improve conditions in the district...
1:28:01
(angrymurmurs)
1:28:03
..my health is endangered.
1:28:06
(mocking laughter)
1:28:08
I have therefore decided
to give up my office and go to Spain.
1:28:13
(laughter)
1:28:15
To succeed me as alcalde ofthis district,
I am naming my illustrious predecessor,
1:28:22
Don Alejandro Vega.
1:28:24
(cheering)
1:28:34
And now, Your Excellency, I personally will
accompany you to the wharf at San Pedro.
1:28:40
I wish to bless your voyage, and ask God
to reward you according to your merits.
1:28:48
Spain. Spain!
1:28:50
Oh, Diego, when may we expect you
and our dear little Lolita in Madrid?
1:28:55
Not for some time, I'm afraid.
We'll follow the customs of California.
1:28:59
- What do you mean?
- We are going to marry