Note 1 — Chapter XXV · Smiles and Tears
Charles E. (Charles Edward) Derbyshire translation
These establishments are still a notable feature of native life in Manila. Whether the author adopted a title already common or popularized one of his own invention, the fact is that they are now invariably known by the name used here. The use of macanista was due to the presence in Manila of a large number of Chinese from Macao.—Tr. ↑