The narrator tells us that he's in the capital of Spain, and the people of his village have welcomed him with open arms. He doesn't have any money, but they've given him a warm welcome. He asks the gentleman escorting him if he can become the village's chief and protect the village from bandits. He's worried that the bandits will be able to get away with attacking the village if he becomes the village chief. The narrator thanks everyone for their hospitality, and says that his fever has gone down.