Bless me Ultima 16-17

I am at a part in the book where we have just witnessed the death of a family friend, Narciso. Antonio was on his way home, walking through a blizzard when he ran into a fight between Narciso and Tenorio. Tenorio despised Ultima and since she was staying with Antonio’s family, he despised them as well. After the fight was broken up, Narciso tried to get Antonio’s brother from a local whorehouse, yet to no avail. He ended up drudging up through the blizzard with Antonio close behind, and found that Tenorio was waiting for him. A lone pistol shot was heard and Narciso was dead. Antonio saw the whole thing, but ended up getting very sick and therefore could not be held as a suitable witness so Tenorio was not charged with any crime. We are beginning to see a spiritual clash of wills between Ultima and Tenorio. This leaves me to wonder how Antonio will digest it all and what he will decide as his life path.