noli me tangere

Chapter 7: An Idyl on an Azotea The Song of Songs, which is Solomon’s. That morning Aunt Isabel and Maria Clara went early to mass, the latter elegantly dressed and wearing a rosary of blue beads, which partly served as a bracelet for her, and the former with her spectacles in order to read her Anchor of Salvation during the holy communion. Scarcely had the priest … [Read more...] about Noli Me Tangere Chapter 7 English Translation

Chapter 6: Capitan Tiago Thy will be done on earth. While our characters are deep in slumber or busy with their breakfasts, let us turn our attention to Capitan Tiago. We have never had the honor of being his guest, so it is neither our right nor our duty to pass him by slightingly, even under the stress of important events. Low in stature, with a clear complexion, a … [Read more...] about Noli Me Tangere Chapter 6 English Translation

Chapter 5: A Star in a Dark Night Ibarra went to his room, which overlooked the river, and dropping into a chair gazed out into the vast expanse of the heavens spread before him through the open window. The house on the opposite bank was profusely lighted, and gay strains of music, largely from stringed instruments, were borne across the river even to his room. If the … [Read more...] about Noli Me Tangere Chapter 5 English Translation

Chapter 4: Heretic and Filibuster Ibarra stood undecided for a moment. The night breeze, which during those months blows cool enough in Manila, seemed to drive from his forehead the light cloud that had darkened it. He took off his hat and drew a deep breath. Carriages flashed by, public rigs moved along at a sleepy pace, pedestrians of many nationalities were passing. He … [Read more...] about Noli Me Tangere Chapter 4 English Translation

Chapter 3: The Dinner Jele, jele, bago quiere.[1] Fray Sibyla seemed to be very content as he moved along tranquilly with the look of disdain no longer playing about his thin, refined lips. He even condescended to speak to the lame doctor, De Espadaña, who answered in monosyllables only, as he was somewhat of a stutterer. The Franciscan was in a frightful humor, kicking … [Read more...] about Noli Me Tangere Chapter 3 English Translation