Chapter 1654
Attacking Manila
Chapter 1654 Attack on Manila ([-])
Although Ran Tianlu is a member of the Ministry of Security, he is only a professionally trained civilian, not a field killer who specializes in violent missions such as assassination and kidnapping. He really wonders how to bring down dozens of Spanish soldiers silently. There is no feasible solution.But he didn't seem to be joking with Fang Peng when he spoke, so he continued to ask: "Since Mr. Peng said it so firmly, is there any safe way?"
Fang Peng replied: "I don't dare to pretend that it's safe. If you want to do it in the store, there must be some risks. Just now I heard that the Spaniards asked us to prepare all the supplies we need during the stationing, which naturally includes food. It’s inside. From my point of view, you can do some tricks in the food and use extraordinary means to bring down the Spaniards. There is no need to conflict with the Spaniards in this way, and the movement is small. The shopkeeper may wish to consider it.”
"You mean... to put Mongolian sweat medicine?" Ran Tianlu understood Fang Peng's so-called method as soon as he heard it. This method is nothing new in the Jianghu. Use this method to murder hotel guests, but I have never actually come into contact with this kind of thing.It is said that the field team of the Ministry of Security also has drugs with similar functions, but the problem is that the Ministry of Security has not deployed a field team in Manila, so this method may not be useful.
Unless, Fang Peng has something ready-made in hand.
Ran Tianlu suddenly had doubts about the identity of this Fang Peng. This person was directly sent by the Guangzhou headquarters of Golden Shield Escort. It was a very safe official recommendation. Apart from knowing that he had served in the Haihan Army for three years, he had no other information. up.However, after Fang Peng came to Chaosheng Commercial Store, he arranged the guard work in an orderly manner, and he was also very low-key. Ran Tianlu hardly had to worry about this aspect, so he didn't pay much attention to Fang Peng's existence.
But Fang Peng's idea at this time has gone beyond the scope of duties of a security chief. After all, his job duty is to protect the safety of the store's personnel and property, rather than actively fighting with other armed forces.Especially at the moment when the two countries are at war, in a small place like Chaosheng Commercial Store, these little people, it is too late to protect themselves, how can they have the courage to intervene in the war?Either this is audacious and crooked, or it has other plans.
Fang Peng was employed by an organization with a Haihan background like the Golden Shield Guard, and he himself had been in the Haihan army. What could he have planned?The only thing Ran Tianlu could think of was that this person might still have some sort of secret relationship with the military, such as belonging to the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense.If this is the case, it would explain why he took the initiative to attack the Spaniards.
Sure enough, Fang Peng nodded calmly and said: "Prescribing medicine is naturally the safest way. Put it in the food when you put the meal, and it will take a quarter of an hour to keep it effective. If the shopkeeper thinks it is feasible, I will go and get the medicine here. Find a horse in the yard and show it to the shopkeeper."
Ran Tianlu couldn't help swallowing his saliva, what dosage would be enough to numb a horse?But having said that, if even a horse can be brought down, the man will definitely not be able to run away after eating his stomach.
However, although Fang Peng seemed confident about this matter, Ran Tianlu refused to respond immediately.The reason is very simple, if this thing is done, who will get the credit?Especially if Fang Peng really has a secret military identity, wouldn't he have nothing to do with the credit?
"This matter...let me think about it again." Ran Tianlu decided to delay for a while to see how Fang Peng reacted.
Sure enough, Fang Peng didn't have as many twists and turns as Ran Tianlu, and immediately urged: "The Spaniards will come over later, the shopkeeper needs to make a decision quickly. Shopkeeper, if this matter is done, wait for Haihan's army to make a decision." In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, how come you have a reward here."
Ran Tianlu thought to himself, is what I want just ordinary rewards?But he greeted back with a smile on his face: "Master Peng, come out for a while, I need to discuss some details with you."
Seeing that Ran Tianlu's tone had softened, Fang Peng immediately followed him out of the room and into the courtyard.Ran Tianlu lowered his voice and said: "Master Peng, the risk of this transaction is really not small. To be honest, how sure are you that you can handle it well if you do it?"
Fang Peng stretched out a slap and said, "[-]% is there!"
"Only [-]%?" Ran Tianlu was a little disappointed with his statement. Hearing what he said so confidently just now, he thought it was at least [-]% to [-]% sure.
Fang Peng stared and said, "Fifty percent is not low. If it wasn't for the safety of Chaosheng Store, I would have taken [-] percent to do it with my brothers!"
Ran Tianlu said: "Master Peng is so active, could it be that this job can be exchanged for great merit by the Haihan people?"
Fang Peng stared at Ran Tianlu, did not answer his question, but persuaded Ran Tianlu instead: "Shopkeeper, I know that you often deal with the Spaniards, and you have a good relationship with the priest in the city, but the Haihan army came Don’t deny these relationships. If you want to keep the peace of Chaosheng Commercial Inn, just listen to me, turn to Haihan earlier, and bring some decent meeting gifts, so that life will be easier in the future. Otherwise, if Haihan’s chiefs think You are on the same side as the Spaniards, even if you are spared, it will be very difficult for this store to continue to operate in the future!"
This time Ran Tianlu confirmed Fang Peng's position even more. The other party obviously believed that it was true that he was usually close to the Spaniards, and his words were already threatening.However, Fang Peng obviously didn't know the real affiliation of Chaosheng Commercial Store, let alone Ran Tianlu's real identity, so he had this persuasion.
Ran Tianlu smiled and said: "Thank you, Lord Peng, for your guidance. I think if this is not the case, you will do it. Later, when the Haihan army arrives, I will come forward to offer these Spaniards and ask for credit from the Haihan people. Naturally, your help will be indispensable." A credit."
Fang Peng didn't doubt him, and felt that as long as he persuaded Ran Tianlu, the matter would be done, so he immediately agreed to the arrangement Ran Tianlu said.So the two returned to the house, and Fang Peng began to assign tasks to the guards, and at the same time handed over to Ran Tianlu to be responsible for some specific matters - after all, when dealing with the Spaniards, the entire Chaosheng Store can only speak Spanish Ran Tianlu is the best at it.
While Fang Peng and others were making intensive preparations, a group of soldiers transferred by Francis had already arrived.Ran Tianlu opened the door ahead of time to greet them, but he soon discovered that not all the visitors were Spanish soldiers, but only a dozen or so Spaniards in total, and the rest were made up of local aborigines, Han people and some mixed races.This made Ran Tianlu, who was already very nervous, relax a little bit. He knew that these non-Hispanic soldiers were far behind in terms of military quality, so it should be relatively easier to deal with them.
These Spaniards include an infantry second lieutenant and four subordinates, four artillerymen, and two Spanish cavalry. This staffing is equivalent to playing a commanding role in it.Speaking of which, Francis sent a total of 60 people here, including three arms, and it can be regarded as a small sparrow with complete internal organs.
After the Spanish army entered the storehouse, they immediately asked all the personnel to assemble, and Ran Tianlu would count the number of people and report to him.At the time of the roll call, the Spanish military officer who led the team had assigned several people to guard the entrances and exits of the store.Judging from this action alone, it can be regarded as quite sophisticated.
Seeing Fang Peng's normal expression, Ran Tianlu felt a little relieved.He and Fang Peng only discussed a general framework for how to proceed next, and the specific measures still have to be adapted according to the situation.If they fail to settle the Spanish soldiers in the storehouse before the war tomorrow, they may have to give up their original plan.
The Spanish officer who led the team was named Bro. Although his rank was not high, he was considered a veteran with several years of military experience.After sending people to guard the entrance and exit of the store, he announced to everyone that from now on, entering and not leaving the store is allowed, and all actions must be under his command.
Bu Luo first transported the artillery he brought to the south gate of the store and set it up. As long as the gate is opened here, it happens to face the official road in the south of the city, which is very suitable for surprise attacks.Bro walked around the store, and then ordered to build a line of defense focusing on the south gate, and transported all the more than 400 bags of rice stored in the store to the south gate of the store, and built fortifications to completely block the south gate. die, leaving only the middle gun emplacement.Then they moved out all kinds of wooden boxes from the warehouse, set up shelves under the walls on both sides of the south gate, and let the infantry go up to test the height to ensure that the musketeers could put their weapons on the top of the wall and shoot outwards.
Fang Peng walked slowly to Ran Tianlu, and said in a low voice: "Look at this, they are going to make a big deal here. If we don't do it first, then this place will be bombarded by the Haihan army!"
Ran Tianlu agrees with him. The Spaniards setting up this ambush may not cause serious damage to the Haihan Army, but it will definitely call for a very terrible retaliation.And only a few high-ranking generals in the Haihan Army knew that there was such a special Chaosheng Trading Post outside Manila, and the front-line troops might not know about it.At that time, the artillery will be set up and aimed at the storehouses indiscriminately, and they will be beaten together as Spaniards. That is also a very likely situation.
Ran Tianlu took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and then responded: "I have ordered the kitchen to prepare supper, you can figure it out. Master Peng, if things fail..."
"If the matter fails, I will protect you to leave this place and go south to join the Haihan people." Fang Peng was extremely confident in his arrangement, and before Ran Tianlu could finish speaking, he had already stated his plan.
According to Fang Peng's suggestion, the supper prepared in the kitchen is a large pot of seafood porridge, so that the medicine he prepared can be dissolved in it.In addition, braised meat, cold dishes, barbecue, etc. were prepared, and the content was quite rich. The aroma of the food spread from the kitchen to the construction site at the south gate of the store. Without Ran Tianlu's introduction, the Spaniards had already smelled this tempting aroma. smell.Many simply stopped what they were doing and started asking when the food would be distributed.
"It seems that you have carried out our orders very well." Lieutenant Bu Luo patted Ran Tianlu's shoulder vigorously, appreciating his initiative to prepare food: "Then let's eat first, and then continue to work. Tianming Before that, the transformation here must be completed!"
"As you wish." Ran Tianlu replied respectfully, and then ordered the kitchen to bring the food here.
Although Bu Luo came with wariness when he entered the store, it may be that Ran Tianlu and the others cooperated too obediently, or he was a little tired from tossing until midnight, so that he lacked enough vigilance against the food prepared by the store. .Seeing that everyone was already eating, he also took a bowl of porridge and poured it into his mouth.
When he was halfway through the bowl, Bu Luo suddenly felt that something was wrong. Why did the shopkeeper look at him eagerly, and immediately said to Ran Tianlu: "You don't have to be so cautious. Since there is enough food, you and your people can also eat it." a little."
Ran Tianlu quickly responded: "Then let the adults finish eating first."
"Give him a bowl of porridge too!" Bu Luo couldn't stand Ran Tianlu's mother-in-law, so he even ordered his orderly to bring Ran Tianlu a bowl.
Ran Tianlu didn't dare not take it, and suddenly had a headache. He knew that there was medicine in the porridge, and if he didn't eat it, it might arouse Bu Luo's suspicion, but what would he do if he fell down and became unconscious after eating it?
"What's the matter? Why don't you eat?" Seeing that Ran Tianlu was holding the bowl without moving, Bu Luo stopped eating and asked him.
"I'm sorry... Actually, I'm quite full from dinner, so I'm not hungry yet." Ran Tianlu replied with a strong smile, but the cold sweat on his back had soaked through his clothes little by little.
"You guy...you really don't know how to enjoy food!" Bro shook his head impatiently, pointed at another Spanish soldier beside him and said, "Give it to him, he can probably eat another ten bowls!"
The surrounding Spanish soldiers burst into laughter when they heard the words, Ran Tianlu took the opportunity to pass the bowl to the Spanish man with a big belly, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
At this time, a soldier came over and reported to Burrow that he had just seen the two Spanish cavalry fainted on the ground beside the stable for some reason.
"Dare to get drunk at this time, I don't think they know how powerful the military law is!" Brow lost his temper when he heard that, put down his porridge bowl and stood up, waiting to check on the condition of the two cavalrymen , but felt that his head was dizzy, and he was a little untenable.
Before he could figure out what was going on, he saw the colleagues around him start to stagger and collapse to the ground one by one, and then felt that his feet slipped and fell to the ground.In a trance, he still heard Ran Tianlu's voice, but it was only in Chinese, and he couldn't understand the meaning.
At this time, Ran Tianlu was actually asking Fang Peng: "Didn't you say that the effect of the medicine will take a quarter of an hour to take effect, why do these Spaniards fall so quickly?"
Fang Peng responded: "These Spaniards are in good health. I was worried that the effect of the medicine would not be strong enough, and it would cause side effects after a long time, so I specially increased the dose so that they would have an attack sooner."
(End of this chapter)
Although Ran Tianlu is a member of the Ministry of Security, he is only a professionally trained civilian, not a field killer who specializes in violent missions such as assassination and kidnapping. He really wonders how to bring down dozens of Spanish soldiers silently. There is no feasible solution.But he didn't seem to be joking with Fang Peng when he spoke, so he continued to ask: "Since Mr. Peng said it so firmly, is there any safe way?"
Fang Peng replied: "I don't dare to pretend that it's safe. If you want to do it in the store, there must be some risks. Just now I heard that the Spaniards asked us to prepare all the supplies we need during the stationing, which naturally includes food. It’s inside. From my point of view, you can do some tricks in the food and use extraordinary means to bring down the Spaniards. There is no need to conflict with the Spaniards in this way, and the movement is small. The shopkeeper may wish to consider it.”
"You mean... to put Mongolian sweat medicine?" Ran Tianlu understood Fang Peng's so-called method as soon as he heard it. This method is nothing new in the Jianghu. Use this method to murder hotel guests, but I have never actually come into contact with this kind of thing.It is said that the field team of the Ministry of Security also has drugs with similar functions, but the problem is that the Ministry of Security has not deployed a field team in Manila, so this method may not be useful.
Unless, Fang Peng has something ready-made in hand.
Ran Tianlu suddenly had doubts about the identity of this Fang Peng. This person was directly sent by the Guangzhou headquarters of Golden Shield Escort. It was a very safe official recommendation. Apart from knowing that he had served in the Haihan Army for three years, he had no other information. up.However, after Fang Peng came to Chaosheng Commercial Store, he arranged the guard work in an orderly manner, and he was also very low-key. Ran Tianlu hardly had to worry about this aspect, so he didn't pay much attention to Fang Peng's existence.
But Fang Peng's idea at this time has gone beyond the scope of duties of a security chief. After all, his job duty is to protect the safety of the store's personnel and property, rather than actively fighting with other armed forces.Especially at the moment when the two countries are at war, in a small place like Chaosheng Commercial Store, these little people, it is too late to protect themselves, how can they have the courage to intervene in the war?Either this is audacious and crooked, or it has other plans.
Fang Peng was employed by an organization with a Haihan background like the Golden Shield Guard, and he himself had been in the Haihan army. What could he have planned?The only thing Ran Tianlu could think of was that this person might still have some sort of secret relationship with the military, such as belonging to the Military Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense.If this is the case, it would explain why he took the initiative to attack the Spaniards.
Sure enough, Fang Peng nodded calmly and said: "Prescribing medicine is naturally the safest way. Put it in the food when you put the meal, and it will take a quarter of an hour to keep it effective. If the shopkeeper thinks it is feasible, I will go and get the medicine here. Find a horse in the yard and show it to the shopkeeper."
Ran Tianlu couldn't help swallowing his saliva, what dosage would be enough to numb a horse?But having said that, if even a horse can be brought down, the man will definitely not be able to run away after eating his stomach.
However, although Fang Peng seemed confident about this matter, Ran Tianlu refused to respond immediately.The reason is very simple, if this thing is done, who will get the credit?Especially if Fang Peng really has a secret military identity, wouldn't he have nothing to do with the credit?
"This matter...let me think about it again." Ran Tianlu decided to delay for a while to see how Fang Peng reacted.
Sure enough, Fang Peng didn't have as many twists and turns as Ran Tianlu, and immediately urged: "The Spaniards will come over later, the shopkeeper needs to make a decision quickly. Shopkeeper, if this matter is done, wait for Haihan's army to make a decision." In terms of rewards for meritorious deeds, how come you have a reward here."
Ran Tianlu thought to himself, is what I want just ordinary rewards?But he greeted back with a smile on his face: "Master Peng, come out for a while, I need to discuss some details with you."
Seeing that Ran Tianlu's tone had softened, Fang Peng immediately followed him out of the room and into the courtyard.Ran Tianlu lowered his voice and said: "Master Peng, the risk of this transaction is really not small. To be honest, how sure are you that you can handle it well if you do it?"
Fang Peng stretched out a slap and said, "[-]% is there!"
"Only [-]%?" Ran Tianlu was a little disappointed with his statement. Hearing what he said so confidently just now, he thought it was at least [-]% to [-]% sure.
Fang Peng stared and said, "Fifty percent is not low. If it wasn't for the safety of Chaosheng Store, I would have taken [-] percent to do it with my brothers!"
Ran Tianlu said: "Master Peng is so active, could it be that this job can be exchanged for great merit by the Haihan people?"
Fang Peng stared at Ran Tianlu, did not answer his question, but persuaded Ran Tianlu instead: "Shopkeeper, I know that you often deal with the Spaniards, and you have a good relationship with the priest in the city, but the Haihan army came Don’t deny these relationships. If you want to keep the peace of Chaosheng Commercial Inn, just listen to me, turn to Haihan earlier, and bring some decent meeting gifts, so that life will be easier in the future. Otherwise, if Haihan’s chiefs think You are on the same side as the Spaniards, even if you are spared, it will be very difficult for this store to continue to operate in the future!"
This time Ran Tianlu confirmed Fang Peng's position even more. The other party obviously believed that it was true that he was usually close to the Spaniards, and his words were already threatening.However, Fang Peng obviously didn't know the real affiliation of Chaosheng Commercial Store, let alone Ran Tianlu's real identity, so he had this persuasion.
Ran Tianlu smiled and said: "Thank you, Lord Peng, for your guidance. I think if this is not the case, you will do it. Later, when the Haihan army arrives, I will come forward to offer these Spaniards and ask for credit from the Haihan people. Naturally, your help will be indispensable." A credit."
Fang Peng didn't doubt him, and felt that as long as he persuaded Ran Tianlu, the matter would be done, so he immediately agreed to the arrangement Ran Tianlu said.So the two returned to the house, and Fang Peng began to assign tasks to the guards, and at the same time handed over to Ran Tianlu to be responsible for some specific matters - after all, when dealing with the Spaniards, the entire Chaosheng Store can only speak Spanish Ran Tianlu is the best at it.
While Fang Peng and others were making intensive preparations, a group of soldiers transferred by Francis had already arrived.Ran Tianlu opened the door ahead of time to greet them, but he soon discovered that not all the visitors were Spanish soldiers, but only a dozen or so Spaniards in total, and the rest were made up of local aborigines, Han people and some mixed races.This made Ran Tianlu, who was already very nervous, relax a little bit. He knew that these non-Hispanic soldiers were far behind in terms of military quality, so it should be relatively easier to deal with them.
These Spaniards include an infantry second lieutenant and four subordinates, four artillerymen, and two Spanish cavalry. This staffing is equivalent to playing a commanding role in it.Speaking of which, Francis sent a total of 60 people here, including three arms, and it can be regarded as a small sparrow with complete internal organs.
After the Spanish army entered the storehouse, they immediately asked all the personnel to assemble, and Ran Tianlu would count the number of people and report to him.At the time of the roll call, the Spanish military officer who led the team had assigned several people to guard the entrances and exits of the store.Judging from this action alone, it can be regarded as quite sophisticated.
Seeing Fang Peng's normal expression, Ran Tianlu felt a little relieved.He and Fang Peng only discussed a general framework for how to proceed next, and the specific measures still have to be adapted according to the situation.If they fail to settle the Spanish soldiers in the storehouse before the war tomorrow, they may have to give up their original plan.
The Spanish officer who led the team was named Bro. Although his rank was not high, he was considered a veteran with several years of military experience.After sending people to guard the entrance and exit of the store, he announced to everyone that from now on, entering and not leaving the store is allowed, and all actions must be under his command.
Bu Luo first transported the artillery he brought to the south gate of the store and set it up. As long as the gate is opened here, it happens to face the official road in the south of the city, which is very suitable for surprise attacks.Bro walked around the store, and then ordered to build a line of defense focusing on the south gate, and transported all the more than 400 bags of rice stored in the store to the south gate of the store, and built fortifications to completely block the south gate. die, leaving only the middle gun emplacement.Then they moved out all kinds of wooden boxes from the warehouse, set up shelves under the walls on both sides of the south gate, and let the infantry go up to test the height to ensure that the musketeers could put their weapons on the top of the wall and shoot outwards.
Fang Peng walked slowly to Ran Tianlu, and said in a low voice: "Look at this, they are going to make a big deal here. If we don't do it first, then this place will be bombarded by the Haihan army!"
Ran Tianlu agrees with him. The Spaniards setting up this ambush may not cause serious damage to the Haihan Army, but it will definitely call for a very terrible retaliation.And only a few high-ranking generals in the Haihan Army knew that there was such a special Chaosheng Trading Post outside Manila, and the front-line troops might not know about it.At that time, the artillery will be set up and aimed at the storehouses indiscriminately, and they will be beaten together as Spaniards. That is also a very likely situation.
Ran Tianlu took a deep breath, calmed down his emotions, and then responded: "I have ordered the kitchen to prepare supper, you can figure it out. Master Peng, if things fail..."
"If the matter fails, I will protect you to leave this place and go south to join the Haihan people." Fang Peng was extremely confident in his arrangement, and before Ran Tianlu could finish speaking, he had already stated his plan.
According to Fang Peng's suggestion, the supper prepared in the kitchen is a large pot of seafood porridge, so that the medicine he prepared can be dissolved in it.In addition, braised meat, cold dishes, barbecue, etc. were prepared, and the content was quite rich. The aroma of the food spread from the kitchen to the construction site at the south gate of the store. Without Ran Tianlu's introduction, the Spaniards had already smelled this tempting aroma. smell.Many simply stopped what they were doing and started asking when the food would be distributed.
"It seems that you have carried out our orders very well." Lieutenant Bu Luo patted Ran Tianlu's shoulder vigorously, appreciating his initiative to prepare food: "Then let's eat first, and then continue to work. Tianming Before that, the transformation here must be completed!"
"As you wish." Ran Tianlu replied respectfully, and then ordered the kitchen to bring the food here.
Although Bu Luo came with wariness when he entered the store, it may be that Ran Tianlu and the others cooperated too obediently, or he was a little tired from tossing until midnight, so that he lacked enough vigilance against the food prepared by the store. .Seeing that everyone was already eating, he also took a bowl of porridge and poured it into his mouth.
When he was halfway through the bowl, Bu Luo suddenly felt that something was wrong. Why did the shopkeeper look at him eagerly, and immediately said to Ran Tianlu: "You don't have to be so cautious. Since there is enough food, you and your people can also eat it." a little."
Ran Tianlu quickly responded: "Then let the adults finish eating first."
"Give him a bowl of porridge too!" Bu Luo couldn't stand Ran Tianlu's mother-in-law, so he even ordered his orderly to bring Ran Tianlu a bowl.
Ran Tianlu didn't dare not take it, and suddenly had a headache. He knew that there was medicine in the porridge, and if he didn't eat it, it might arouse Bu Luo's suspicion, but what would he do if he fell down and became unconscious after eating it?
"What's the matter? Why don't you eat?" Seeing that Ran Tianlu was holding the bowl without moving, Bu Luo stopped eating and asked him.
"I'm sorry... Actually, I'm quite full from dinner, so I'm not hungry yet." Ran Tianlu replied with a strong smile, but the cold sweat on his back had soaked through his clothes little by little.
"You guy...you really don't know how to enjoy food!" Bro shook his head impatiently, pointed at another Spanish soldier beside him and said, "Give it to him, he can probably eat another ten bowls!"
The surrounding Spanish soldiers burst into laughter when they heard the words, Ran Tianlu took the opportunity to pass the bowl to the Spanish man with a big belly, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
At this time, a soldier came over and reported to Burrow that he had just seen the two Spanish cavalry fainted on the ground beside the stable for some reason.
"Dare to get drunk at this time, I don't think they know how powerful the military law is!" Brow lost his temper when he heard that, put down his porridge bowl and stood up, waiting to check on the condition of the two cavalrymen , but felt that his head was dizzy, and he was a little untenable.
Before he could figure out what was going on, he saw the colleagues around him start to stagger and collapse to the ground one by one, and then felt that his feet slipped and fell to the ground.In a trance, he still heard Ran Tianlu's voice, but it was only in Chinese, and he couldn't understand the meaning.
At this time, Ran Tianlu was actually asking Fang Peng: "Didn't you say that the effect of the medicine will take a quarter of an hour to take effect, why do these Spaniards fall so quickly?"
Fang Peng responded: "These Spaniards are in good health. I was worried that the effect of the medicine would not be strong enough, and it would cause side effects after a long time, so I specially increased the dose so that they would have an attack sooner."
(End of this chapter)