The document discusses Kabesang Tales, who lived in the forest with his adopted father Tandang Selo. Kabesang Tales became the Cabeza de Barangay and worked temporarily on a farm, where through hard work he was able to save enough money to clear land at the edge of the forest. However, the priests later claimed ownership of the land and charged Kabesang Tales rent, which increased over time and led to financial struggles as he had to pay others' rents when they could not.