Question:
The bandits parted with laughter as the man with the sword swung.

Does it follow that "The bandits rode on unimpeded, alone on the road."?
Answer:
no

Question:
Or is it Downey, a former reformer from the post-Watergate Class of '74 who wants everyone to think of him as a Boy Scout even as he sells his connections to anyone who can pay his fee?

Does it follow that "Downey used to be a reformer before Watergate."?
Answer:
no

Question:
In fact, in the relatively small area that most visitors are likely to cover, Madrid doesn't really feel like an overgrown, Europeanized capital.

Does it follow that "In all the parts of the city, Madrid looks like an overcrowded capital."?
Answer:
no

Question:
A faded resort of earlier times, dignified San Remo is the best known, with its well-heeled casino and elegant promenade along the Corso Imperatrice.

Does it follow that "San Remo is the most well-known resort of the area."?
Answer:
yes