Summary

Rat begins the narration of the section, talking about their escape from Behala. As soon as Gardo came back from the prison and met with them, the police arrived and they made their escape, Rat realizing that they were on the run like men. Taking charge, he led the boys to the tourist area, so as to hide in big numbers. He sewed his money into his pants, living off it, and found a small room for rent on a roof where the boys could rest. Gardo returned to the prison so as to follow Marco, the prisoner who had promised Olondriz's Bible. Gardo returned with the information that Marcos wanted twenty thousand pesos. With no other options, Rat returned to the Mission School, and stole the money from Father Julliard's safe, having known the different combinations of the safe the Father...