Simoun stands near a pillar. He holds a lamp with a hidden explosive – a nitroglycerin bomb disguised as a gift.
Isagani is about to enter the hall. But he hears Paulita laughing with Juanito. Heartbroken, he throws the lamp into the river. El Filibusterismo Kabanata 21-30 Script
**SIMUN (watching from carriage) **: They imprison the future. Tonight, they will all burn. Manila Cathedral. Paulita Gomez marries Juanito Pelaez. All elites present – friars, officials, rich merchants. Simoun stands near a pillar
– water sprays. Chaos. SCENE 6: THE CHASE (Kabanata 29-30) Shore of the river. Simoun escapes, wounded by shrapnel. Basilio finds him. El Filibusterismo Kabanata 21-30 Script
: That lamp will kill her! SIMUN : Yes. Then the people will rise.