One Hundred Years of Solitude

month. He was preceded by
conflicting rumors, supposed
to be in the most distant
places at the same time, and
even General Moncada did
not believe in his return until
it was officially announced
that he had seized two states
on the coast. Congratulations,
dear friend, he told Úrsula,
showing her the telegram.
Youll soon have him here.
Úrsula was worried then for
the first time. And what will