Chase crossed the street and entered the hotel a few dozen steps behind the toughs. His own choice of clothing had proved unusually appropriate: a Texas Ranger military jacket sporting insignia circa the secession of Texas in '35. Displaying such insignia was usually taken as a personal insult south of the border. The Caina's Aztlaner front-desk clerk recognized the patches and scowled as Chase entered. Chase scowled back and gestured toward the stairs. " jud subierion ?"