Two words best describe this character: narcissism and sadism. Bautista carries out his daily governance of the Spanish colony in front of all of his senior personnel. He holds court because he likes the audience. When he speaks, it is clear that he is in love with his own performance. He demands attention and admiration from his personnel. A favorite way for him to draw attention to himself is at another person's expense. If he can make the soldiers under his command seem inferior, this delights Bautista. The negative aspects of Bautista's character reach an extreme in his obvious sadism. When he brands the two alleged thieves, it is clear that he truly enjoys the event. While everyone else in the room is horrified and sickened, Bautista is aroused.
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