When Leon Alastray is offered asylum by Father John, he takes him to the settlement of San Sebastian, where he is greeted by the town's mayor. People have fled the settlement in fear of Indians, who are attacking and stealing their supplies on a regular basis, thus it is now completely desolate. After the murder of Father John, the townspeople believe the criminal to be the priest. Despite Alastray's assurances that he is not a priest, they don't believe him, and a seemingly miraculous occurrence seems to confirm their suspicions. In the end, he helps them restore their self-esteem and self-defense.
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When Leon Alastray is offered asylum by Father John, he takes him to the settlement of San Sebastian, where he is greeted by the town's mayor. People have fled the settlement in fear of Indians, who are attacking and stealing their supplies on a regular basis, thus it is now completely desolate. After the murder of Father John, the townspeople believe the criminal to be the priest. Despite Alastray's assurances that he is not a priest, they don't believe him, and a seemingly miraculous occurrence seems to confirm their suspicions. In the end, he helps them restore their self-esteem and self-defense.
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