General Barrios has had a long and distinguished military career. A long time gambler, he is always deeply in debt. He is given a high military post in the Ribiera government. As Barrios and his troops leave to fight, Mrs. Gould invites Decoud into the carriage with her and Antonia. They visit Giorgio at his hotel. Giorgio compares his own experience as a poor revolutionary to the wealth and ceremonies accompanying both sides in this current conflict. Decoud makes several jokes about the war preparations that offend everyone. These jokes bother many people.....
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