Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

a quantity of money

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

disputed or made the object of contention or competition

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

being one more than seven

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

divisible by two

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE OLD, OLD FRIENDS.

plural of “guardsman” — a soldier who is a member of a unit called “the guard” or “guards”

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

signifying nothing

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

the temporary provision of money (usually at interest)

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

characterized by grandeur

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

a feeling of thoughtful sadness

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

not one, and not any

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

according to the clock

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE OLD, OLD FRIENDS.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

for each

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

plural of “raider” — someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

something that remunerates

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

-ing form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

plural of “serf” — (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

not in physical motion

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE OLD, OLD FRIENDS.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

in or at the place that

From this reading Whatever the causes, not one of these slaves appeared in the land, where a carrion crow or two, that evidence of a settled county, now and then was visible, having perceived even so far away the battlefield contested by border ruffians and the Indian raiders.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As a consequence the loan of an _ounce_, which vast amount they never dream of repaying, constitutes them serfs for life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Between seven and eight o'clock in the evening the two guardsmen of La Perla Purísima were still riding with her in a somewhat melancholy mood.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading They had even feared her indications were wrong, particularly as they had met none of their native woodcutters, employed by the Mission of San Fernando, or of the hacienda of the young lady's father, at the magnificent remuneration of half a dozen dollars per month, the insignificant rations in supplement being not worth considering.