Kabisera is the principal position in the table. On weekdays, the head of the family usually sits here every meal. During special occasions, here sits the guests of honor. During the occasion at Captain Tiago's house, Padre Damaso and Padre Sybila both went to the kabisera. They want to sit there because they know they are one of the important guests. But in the end, Crisostomo Ibarra was given the chance to take the seat.