Go you must, and go you will; so prepare
you in good season to-morrow to attend me."
Both sister and brother saw that he was in earnest, and made
arrangements accordingly.
The occasion of instating the lieutenant-governor in his high and
responsible station, was one of no little note in Havana, and was
celebrated by all the pomp and military display that could possibly
add importance to the event, and impress the citizens with the
sacred character of the office. The day was therefore ushered in by
the booming of cannon and the music of military bands, and the
universal stir at the barracks told the observer that all grades
were to be on duty that day, and in full numbers. The palace of the
governor-general was decorated with flags and streamers, and even
the fountain in the Plaza des Armes seemed to bubble forth with
additional life and spirit on the occasion.
It was an event in Havana; it was something to vary the monotony of
this beautiful island-city, and the inhabitants seized upon it as a
gala day. Business was suspended; the throng put on their holiday
suit, the various regiments appeared in full regalia and uniform,
for the new lieutenant-commander-in-chief was to review them in the
after part of the day.
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