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Fray Sibyla

Dominican friar, learned and reserved, who debates Ibarra at dinner.

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Also known as Fray Hernándo Sibyla

Fray Sibyla shows up with force in II: Crisóstomo Ibarra. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Present at the gathering, noted to have taken off his glasses to stare at Ibarra.

Fray Sibyla first appears in 0008 i a social gathering.

In II: Crisóstomo Ibarra: Present at the gathering, noted to have taken off his glasses to stare at Ibarra.

Later, in A Star in a Dark Night: Seen talking to María Clara at the party.

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II: Crisóstomo Ibarra
Present at the gathering, noted to have taken off his glasses to stare at Ibarra.
A Star in a Dark Night
Seen talking to María Clara at the party.
Local Affairs
Reports to a sick elder about the conflict between Ibarra and Padre Dámaso, discussing the Order's strategy.
Correspondence
Attends the fiesta, officiates at the procession and mass, praised for his voice and religious unction.
His Excellency
Fray Sibyla leads the friars in greeting the Captain-General, maintaining a dry and superior tone.

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