The king of Boina was considered to be quasi-divine, interceding with god and ancestors. Mrs. Manubens reluctantly writes a letter to the mayor interceding on behalf of Farriol. The belief of Muhammad interceding is found in various hadith as well. He painted a "St. Roch interceding for victims of the plague". His cover was blown while interceding in a dispute. In both the play and the film the interceding friend is named Octave. The main theme is introduced by the horn solo, with the piano interceding. A governor may run for a third term, but an interceding election must occur.