Theinnwasallinsilence，andinthewholeofittherewasnolightexceptthatgivenbyalanternthathungburninginthemiddleofthegateway。Thisstrangestillness，andthethoughts，alwayspresenttoourknight'smind，oftheincidentsdescribedateveryturninthebooksthatwerethecauseofhismisfortune，conjureduptohisimaginationasextraordinaryadelusionascanwellbeconceived，whichwasthathefanciedhimselftohavereachedafamouscastlefor，ashasbeensaid，alltheinnshelodgedinwerecastlestohiseyes，andthatthedaughteroftheinnkeeperwasdaughterofthelordofthecastle，andthatshe，wonbyhishigh-bredbearing，hadfalleninlovewithhim，andhadpromisedtocometohisbedforawhilethatnightwithouttheknowledgeofherparents；andholdingallthisfantasythathehadconstructedassolidfact，hebegantofeeluneasyandtoconsidertheperilousriskwhichhisvirtuewasabouttoencounter，andheresolvedinhishearttocommitnotreasontohisladyDulcineadelToboso，eventhoughthequeenGuinevereherselfandthedameQuintanonashouldpresentthemselvesbeforehim。
　　Whilehewastakenupwiththesevagaries，then，thetimeandthehour-anunluckyoneforhim-arrivedfortheAsturiantocome，whoinhersmock，withbarefeetandherhairgatheredintoafustiancoif，withnoiselessandcautiousstepsenteredthechamberwherethethreewerequartered，inquestofthecarrier；butscarcelyhadshegainedthedoorwhenDonQuixoteperceivedher，andsittingupinhisbedinspiteofhisplastersandthepainofhisribs，hestretchedouthisarmstoreceivehisbeauteousdamsel。TheAsturian，whowentalldoubledupandinsilencewithherhandsbeforeherfeelingforherlover，encounteredthearmsofDonQuixote，whograspedhertightlybythewrist，anddrawinghertowardshim，whileshedarednotutteraword，madehersitdownonthebed。Hethenfelthersmock，andalthoughitwasofsackclothitappearedtohimtobeofthefinestandsoftestsilk：onherwristssheworesomeglassbeads，buttohimtheyhadthesheenofpreciousOrientpearls：herhair，whichinsomemeasureresembledahorse'smane，heratedasthreadsofthebrightestgoldofAraby，whoserefulgencedimmedthesunhimself：herbreath，whichnodoubtsmeltofyesterday'sstalesalad，seemedtohimtodiffuseasweetaromaticfragrancefromhermouth；and，inshort，hedrewherportraitinhisimaginationwiththesamefeaturesandinthesamestyleasthatwhichhehadseeninhisbooksoftheotherprincesseswho，smittenbylove，camewithalltheadornmentsthatareheresetdown，toseethesorelywoundedknight；andsogreatwasthepoorgentleman'sblindnessthatneithertouch，norsmell，noranythingelseaboutthegoodlassthatwouldhavemadeanybutacarriervomit，wereenoughtoundeceivehim；onthecontrary，hewaspersuadedhehadthegoddessofbeautyinhisarms，andholdingherfirmlyinhisgrasphewentontosayinlow，tendervoice：
　　“Wouldthatfoundmyself，lovelyandexaltedlady，inapositiontorepaysuchafavourasthatwhichyou，bythesightofyourgreatbeauty，havegrantedme；butfortune，whichisneverwearyofpersecutingthegood，haschosentoplacemeuponthisbed，whereI
　　liesobruisedandbrokenthatthoughmyinclinationwouldgladlycomplywithyoursitisimpossible；besides，tothisimpossibilityanotheryetgreateristobeadded，whichisthefaiththatIhavepledgedtothepeerlessDulcineadelToboso，soleladyofmymostsecretthoughts；andwereitnotthatthisstoodinthewayIshouldnotbesoinsensibleaknightastomissthehappyopportunitywhichyourgreatgoodnesshasofferedme。“
　　MaritorneswasfrettingandsweatingatfindingherselfheldsofastbyDonQuixote，andnotunderstandingorheedingthewordsheaddressedtoher，shestrovewithoutspeakingtofreeherself。Theworthycarrier，whoseunholythoughtskepthimawake，wasawareofhisdoxythemomentsheenteredthedoor，andwaslisteningattentivelytoallDonQuixotesaid；andjealousthattheAsturianshouldhavebrokenherwordwithhimforanother，drewnearertoDonQuixote'sbedandstoodstilltoseewhatwouldcomeofthistalkwhichhecouldnotunderstand；butwhenheperceivedthewenchstrugglingtogetfreeandDonQuixotestrivingtoholdher，notrelishingthejokeheraisedhisarmanddeliveredsuchaterriblecuffonthelankjawsoftheamorousknightthatbebathedallhismouthinblood，andnotcontentwiththishemountedonhisribsandwithhisfeettrampedalloverthematapacerathersmarterthanatrot。Thebedwhichwassomewhatcrazyandnotveryfirmonitsfeet，unabletosupporttheadditionalweightofthecarrier，cametotheground，andatthemightycrashofthistheinnkeeperawokeandatonceconcludedthatitmustbesomebrawlofMaritornes'，becauseaftercallingloudlytoherhegotnoanswer。Withthissuspicionhegotup，andlightingalamphastenedtothequarterwherehehadheardthedisturbance。Thewench，seeingthathermasterwascomingandknowingthathistemperwasterrible，frightenedandpanic-strickenmadeforthebedofSanchoPanza，whostillslept，andcrouchinguponitmadeaballofherself。
　　Theinnkeepercameinexclaiming，“Whereartthou，strumpet？Ofcoursethisissomeofthywork。“AtthisSanchoawoke，andfeelingthismassalmostontopofhimfanciedhehadthenightmareandbegantodistributefisticuffsallround，ofwhichacertainsharefelluponMaritornes，who，irritatedbythepainandflingingmodestyaside，paidbacksomanyinreturntoSanchothatshewokehimupinspiteofhimself。Hethen，findinghimselfsohandled，bywhomheknewnot，raisinghimselfupaswellashecould，grappledwithMaritornes，andheandshebetweenthembeganthebitterestanddrollestscrimmageintheworld。Thecarrier，however，perceivingbythelightoftheinnkeepercandlehowitfaredwithhisladylove，quittingDonQuixote，rantobringherthehelpsheneeded；andtheinnkeeperdidthesamebutwithadifferentintention，forhiswastochastisethelass，ashebelievedthatbeyondadoubtshealonewasthecauseofalltheharmony。Andso，asthesayingis，cattorat，rattorope，ropetostick，thecarrierpoundedSancho，Sanchothelass，shehim，andtheinnkeeperher，andallworkedawaysobrisklythattheydidnotgivethemselvesamoment'srest；andthebestofitwasthattheinnkeeper'slampwentout，andastheywereleftinthedarktheyalllaidononeupontheotherinamasssounmercifullythattherewasnotasoundspotleftwhereahandcouldlight。
　　ItsohappenedthattherewaslodgingthatnightintheinnacaudrilleroofwhattheycalltheOldHolyBrotherhoodofToledo，who，alsohearingtheextraordinarynoiseoftheconflict，seizedhisstaffandthetincasewithhiswarrants，andmadehiswayinthedarkintotheroomcrying：“Hold！inthenameoftheJurisdiction！Hold！inthenameoftheHolyBrotherhood！”
　　ThefirstthathecameuponwasthepummelledDonQuixote，wholaystretchedsenselessonhisbackuponhisbroken-downbed，and，hishandfallingonthebeardashefeltabout，hecontinuedtocry，“HelpfortheJurisdiction！”butperceivingthathewhomhehadlaidholdofdidnotmoveorstir，heconcludedthathewasdeadandthatthoseintheroomwerehismurderers，andwiththissuspicionheraisedhisvoicestillhigher，callingout，“Shuttheinngate；seethatnoonegoesout；theyhavekilledamanhere！”Thiscrystartledthemall，andeachdroppedthecontestatthepointatwhichthevoicereachedhim。Theinnkeeperretreatedtohisroom，thecarriertohispack-saddles，thelasstohercrib；theunluckyDonQuixoteandSanchoalonewereunabletomovefromwheretheywere。ThecuadrilleroonthisletgoDonQuixote'sbeard，andwentouttolookforalighttosearchforandapprehendtheculprits；butnotfindingone，astheinnkeeperhadpurposelyextinguishedthelanternonretreatingtohisroom，hewascompelledtohaverecoursetothehearth，whereaftermuchtimeandtroublehelitanotherlamp。
　　CHAPTERXVII
　　INWHICHARECONTAINEDTHEINNUMERABLETROUBLESWHICHTHEBRAVE
　　DONQUIXOTEANDHISGOODSQUIRESANCHOPANZAENDUREDINTHEINN，WHICH
　　TOHISMISFORTUNEHETOOKTOBEACASTLE
　　BYTHIStimeDonQuixotehadrecoveredfromhisswoon；andinthesametoneofvoiceinwhichhehadcalledtohissquirethedaybeforewhenhelaystretched“inthevaleofthestakes，“hebegancallingtohimnow，“Sancho，myfriend，artthouasleep？sleepestthou，friendSancho？”
　　“HowcanIsleep，cursesonit！”returnedSanchodiscontentedlyandbitterly，“whenitisplainthatallthedevilshavebeenatmethisnight？”
　　“Thoumayestwellbelievethat，“answeredDonQuixote，“because，eitherIknowlittle，orthiscastleisenchanted，forthoumustknow-
　　butthisthatIamnowabouttotelltheethoumustsweartokeepsecretuntilaftermydeath。“
　　“Iswearit，“answeredSancho。
　　“Isayso，“continuedDonQuixote，“becauseIhatetakingawayanyone'sgoodname。“
　　“Isay，“repliedSancho，“thatIsweartoholdmytongueaboutittilltheendofyourworship'sdays，andGodgrantImaybeabletoletitouttomorrow。“
　　“DoIdotheesuchinjuries，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote，“thatthouwouldstseemedeadsosoon？”
　　“Itisnotforthat，“repliedSancho，“butbecauseIhatekeepingthingslong，andIdon'twantthemtogrowrottenwithmefromover-keeping。“
　　“Atanyrate，“saidDonQuixote，“Ihavemoreconfidenceinthyaffectionandgoodnature；andsoIwouldhavetheeknowthatthisnighttherebefellmeoneofthestrangestadventuresthatIcoulddescribe，andtorelateittotheebrieflythoumustknowthatalittlewhileagothedaughterofthelordofthiscastlecametome，andthatsheisthemostelegantandbeautifuldamselthatcouldbefoundinthewideworld。WhatIcouldtelltheeofthecharmsofherperson！ofherlivelywit！ofothersecretmatterswhich，topreservethefealtyIowetomyladyDulcineadelToboso，Ishallpassoverunnoticedandinsilence！Iwillonlytelltheethat，eitherfatebeingenviousofsogreataboonplacedinmyhandsbygoodfortune，orperhapsandthisismoreprobablethiscastlebeing，asIhavealreadysaid，enchanted，atthetimewhenIwasengagedinthesweetestandmostamorousdiscoursewithher，therecame，withoutmyseeingorknowingwhenceitcame，ahandattachedtosomearmofsomehugegiant，thatplantedsuchacuffonmyjawsthatIhavethemallbathedinblood，andthenpummelledmeinsuchawaythatI
　　aminaworseplightthanyesterdaywhenthecarriers，onaccountofRocinante'smisbehaviour，inflictedonustheinjurythouknowestof；whenceconjecturethattheremustbesomeenchantedMoorguardingthetreasureofthisdamsel'sbeauty，andthatitisnotforme。“
　　“Notformeeither，“saidSancho，“formorethanfourhundredMoorshavesothrashedmethatthedrubbingofthestakeswascakesandfancy-breadtoit。Buttellme，senor，whatdoyoucallthisexcellentandrareadventurethathasleftusasweareleftnow？
　　Thoughyourworshipwasnotsobadlyoff，havinginyourarmsthatincomparablebeautyyouspokeof；butI，whatdidIhave，excepttheheaviestwhacksIthinkIhadinallmylife？Unluckymeandthemotherthatboreme！forIamnotaknight-errantandneverexpecttobeone，andofallthemishaps，thegreaterpartfallstomyshare。“
　　“Thenthouhastbeenthrashedtoo？”saidDonQuixote。
　　“Didn'tIsayso？worselucktomyline！”saidSancho。
　　“Benotdistressed，friend，“saidDonQuixote，“forIwillnowmakethepreciousbalsamwithwhichweshallcureourselvesinthetwinklingofaneye。“
　　Bythistimethecuadrillerohadsucceededinlightingthelamp，andcameintoseethemanthathethoughthadbeenkilled；andasSanchocaughtsightofhimatthedoor，seeinghimcominginhisshirt，withaclothonhishead，andalampinhishand，andaveryforbiddingcountenance，hesaidtohismaster，“Senor，canitbethatthisistheenchantedMoorcomingbacktogiveusmorecastigationiftherebeanythingstillleftintheink-bottle？”
　　“ItcannotbetheMoor，“answeredDonQuixote，“forthoseunderenchantmentdonotletthemselvesbeseenbyanyone。“
　　“Iftheydon'tletthemselvesbeseen，theyletthemselvesbefelt，“
　　saidSancho；“ifnot，letmyshouldersspeaktothepoint。“
　　“Minecouldspeaktoo，“saidDonQuixote，“butthatisnotasufficientreasonforbelievingthatwhatweseeistheenchantedMoor。“
　　Theofficercameup，andfindingthemengagedinsuchapeacefulconversation，stoodamazed；thoughDonQuixote，tobesure，stilllayonhisbackunabletomovefrompurepummellingandplasters。
　　Theofficerturnedtohimandsaid，“Well，howgoesit，goodman？”
　　“IwouldspeakmorepolitelyifIwereyou，“repliedDonQuixote；
　　“isitthewayofthiscountrytoaddressknights-errantinthatstyle，youbooby？”
　　Thecuadrillerofindinghimselfsodisrespectfullytreatedbysuchasorry-lookingindividual，losthistemper，andraisingthelampfullofoil，smoteDonQuixotesuchablowwithitontheheadthathegavehimabadlybrokenpate；then，allbeingindarkness，hewentout，andSanchoPanzasaid，“ThatiscertainlytheenchantedMoor，Senor，andhekeepsthetreasureforothers，andforusonlythecuffsandlamp-whacks。“
　　“Thatisthetruth，“answeredDonQuixote，“andthereisnouseintroublingoneselfaboutthesemattersofenchantmentorbeingangryorvexedatthem，forastheyareinvisibleandvisionaryweshallfindnooneonwhomtoavengeourselves，dowhatwemay；rise，Sancho，ifthoucanst，andcallthealcaideofthisfortress，andgethimtogivemealittleoil，wine，salt，androsemarytomakethesalutiferousbalsam，forindeedIbelieveIhavegreatneedofitnow，becauseIamlosingmuchbloodfromthewoundthatphantomgaveme。“
　　Sanchogotupwithpainenoughinhisbones，andwentaftertheinnkeeperinthedark，andmeetingtheofficer，whowaslookingtoseewhathadbecomeofhisenemy，hesaidtohim，“Senor，whoeveryouare，dousthefavourandkindnesstogiveusalittlerosemary，oil，salt，andwine，foritiswantedtocureoneofthebestknights-errantonearth，wholiesonyonderbedwoundedbythehandsoftheenchantedMoorthatisinthisinn。“
　　Whentheofficerheardhimtalkinthisway，hetookhimforamanoutofhissenses，andasdaywasnowbeginningtobreak，heopenedtheinngate，andcallingthehost，hetoldhimwhatthisgoodmanwanted。Thehostfurnishedhimwithwhatherequired，andSanchobroughtittoDonQuixote，who，withhishandtohishead，wasbewailingthepainoftheblowofthelamp，whichhaddonehimnomoreharmthanraisingacoupleofratherlargelumps，andwhathefanciedbloodwasonlythesweatthatflowedfromhiminhissufferingsduringthelatestorm。Tobebrief，hetookthematerials，ofwhichhemadeacompound，mixingthemallandboilingthemagoodwhileuntilitseemedtohimtheyhadcometoperfection。Hethenaskedforsomevialtopouritinto，andastherewasnotoneintheinn，hedecidedonputtingitintoatinoil-bottleorflaskofwhichthehostmadehimafreegift；andovertheflaskherepeatedmorethaneightypaternostersandasmanymoreave-marias，salves，andcredos，accompanyingeachwordwithacrossbywayofbenediction，atallwhichtherewerepresentSancho，theinnkeeper，andthecuadrillero；forthecarrierwasnowpeacefullyengagedinattendingtothecomfortofhismules。
　　Thisbeingaccomplished，hefeltanxioustomaketrialhimself，onthespot，ofthevirtueofthispreciousbalsam，asheconsideredit，andsohedranknearaquartofwhatcouldnotbeputintotheflaskandremainedinthepigskininwhichithadbeenboiled；butscarcelyhadhedonedrinkingwhenhebegantovomitinsuchawaythatnothingwasleftinhisstomach，andwiththepangsandspasmsofvomitinghebrokeintoaprofusesweat，onaccountofwhichhebadethemcoverhimupandleavehimalone。Theydidso，andhelaysleepingmorethanthreehours，attheendofwhichheawokeandfeltverygreatbodilyreliefandsomucheasefromhisbruisesthathethoughthimselfquitecured，andverilybelievedhehadhituponthebalsamofFierabras；andthatwiththisremedyhemightthenceforward，withoutanyfear，faceanykindofdestruction，battle，orcombat，howeverperilousitmightbe。
　　SanchoPanza，whoalsoregardedtheamendmentofhismasterasmiraculous，beggedhimtogivehimwhatwasleftinthepigskin，whichwasnosmallquantity。DonQuixoteconsented，andhe，takingitwithbothhands，ingoodfaithandwithabetterwill，gulpeddownanddrainedoffverylittlelessthanhismaster。Butthefactis，thatthestomachofpoorSanchowasofnecessitynotsodelicateasthatofhismaster，andso，beforevomiting，hewasseizedwithsuchgripingsandretchings，andsuchsweatsandfaintness，thatverilyandtrulybebelievedhislasthourhadcome，andfindinghimselfsorackedandtormentedhecursedthebalsamandthethiefthathadgivenittohim。
　　DonQuixoteseeinghiminthisstatesaid，“Itismybelief，Sancho，thatthismischiefcomesofthynotbeingdubbedaknight，forIampersuadedthisliquorcannotbegoodforthosewhoarenotso。“
　　“Ifyourworshipknewthat，“returnedSancho-“woebetidemeandallmykindred！-whydidyouletmetasteit？”
　　Atthismomentthedraughttookeffect，andthepoorsquirebegantodischargebothwaysatsucharatethattherushmatonwhichhehadthrownhimselfandthecanvasblankethehadcoveringhimwerefitfornothingafterwards。Hesweatedandperspiredwithsuchparoxysmsandconvulsionsthatnotonlyhehimselfbutallpresentthoughthisendhadcome。Thistempestandtribulationlastedabouttwohours，attheendofwhichhewasleft，notlikehismaster，butsoweakandexhaustedthathecouldnotstand。DonQuixote，however，who，ashasbeensaid，felthimselfrelievedandwell，waseagertotakehisdepartureatonceinquestofadventures，asitseemedtohimthatallthetimeheloiteredtherewasafraudupontheworldandthoseinitwhostoodinneedofhishelpandprotection，allthemorewhenhehadthesecurityandconfidencehisbalsamaffordedhim；andso，urgedbythisimpulse，hesaddledRocinantehimselfandputthepack-saddleonhissquire'sbeast，whomlikewisehehelpedtodressandmounttheass；afterwhichhemountedhishorseandturningtoacorneroftheinnhelaidholdofapikethatstoodthere，toservehimbywayofalance。Allthatwereintheinn，whoweremorethantwentypersons，stoodwatchinghim；theinnkeeper'sdaughterwaslikewiseobservinghim，andhetoonevertookhiseyesoffher，andfromtimetotimefetchedasighthatheseemedtopluckupfromthedepthsofhisbowels；buttheyallthoughtitmustbefromthepainhefeltinhisribs；atanyratetheywhohadseenhimplasteredthenightbeforethoughtso。
　　Assoonastheywerebothmounted，atthegateoftheinn，hecalledtothehostandsaidinaverygraveandmeasuredvoice，“Manyandgreatarethefavours，SenorAlcaide，thatIhavereceivedinthiscastleofyours，andIremainunderthedeepestobligationtobegratefultoyouforthemallthedaysofmylife；ifIcanrepaytheminavengingyouofanyarrogantfoewhomayhavewrongedyou，knowthatmycallingisnootherthantoaidtheweak，toavengethosewhosufferwrong，andtochastiseperfidy。Searchyourmemory，andifyoufindanythingofthiskindyouneedonlytellmeofit，andI
　　promiseyoubytheorderofknighthoodwhichIhavereceivedtoprocureyousatisfactionandreparationtotheutmostofyourdesire。“
　　Theinnkeeperrepliedtohimwithequalcalmness，“SirKnight，I
　　donotwantyourworshiptoavengemeofanywrong，becausewhenanyisdonemeIcantakewhatvengeanceseemsgoodtome；theonlythingIwantisthatyoupaymethescorethatyouhaverunupintheinnlastnight，aswellforthestrawandbarleyforyourtwobeasts，asforsupperandbeds。“
　　“Thenthisisaninn？”saidDonQuixote。
　　“Andaveryrespectableone，“saidtheinnkeeper。
　　“Ihavebeenunderamistakeallthistime，“answeredDonQuixote，“forintruthIthoughtitwasacastle，andnotabadone；butsinceitappearsthatitisnotacastlebutaninn，allthatcanbedonenowisthatyoushouldexcusethepayment，forIcannotcontravenetheruleofknights-errant，ofwhomIknowasafactanduptothepresentIhavereadnothingtothecontrarythattheyneverpaidforlodgingoranythingelseintheinnwheretheymightbe；
　　foranyhospitalitythatmightbeofferedthemistheirduebylawandrightinreturnfortheinsufferabletoiltheyendureinseekingadventuresbynightandbyday，insummerandinwinter，onfootandonhorseback，inhungerandthirst，coldandheat，exposedtoalltheinclemenciesofheavenandallthehardshipsofearth。“
　　“Ihavelittletodowiththat，“repliedtheinnkeeper；“paymewhatyouoweme，andletushavenomoretalkofchivalry，forallIcareaboutistogetmymoney。“
　　“Youareastupid，scurvyinnkeeper，“saidDonQuixote，andputtingspurstoRocinanteandbringinghispiketotheslopeherodeoutoftheinnbeforeanyonecouldstophim，andpushedonsomedistancewithoutlookingtoseeifhissquirewasfollowinghim。
　　TheinnkeeperwhenhesawhimgowithoutpayinghimrantogetpaymentofSancho，whosaidthatashismasterwouldnotpayneitherwouldhe，because，beingashewassquiretoaknight-errant，thesameruleandreasonheldgoodforhimasforhismasterwithregardtonotpayinganythingininnsandhostelries。Atthistheinnkeeperwaxedverywroth，andthreatenedifhedidnotpaytocompelhiminawaythathewouldnotlike。TowhichSanchomadeanswerthatbythelawofchivalryhismasterhadreceivedhewouldnotpayarap，thoughitcosthimhislife；fortheexcellentandancientusageofknights-errantwasnotgoingtobeviolatedbyhim，norshouldthesquiresofsuchaswereyettocomeintotheworldevercomplainofhimorreproachhimwithbreakingsojustaprivilege。
　　Theill-luckoftheunfortunateSanchosoordereditthatamongthecompanyintheinntherewerefourwoolcardersfromSegovia，threeneedle-makersfromtheColtofCordova，andtwolodgersfromtheFairofSeville，livelyfellows，tender-hearted，fondofajoke，andplayful，who，almostasifinstigatedandmovedbyacommonimpulse，madeuptoSanchoanddismountedhimfromhisass，whileoneofthemwentinfortheblanketofthehost'sbed；butonflinginghimintoittheylookedup，andseeingthattheceilingwassomewhatlowerwhattheyrequiredfortheirwork，theydecidedupongoingoutintotheyard，whichwasboundedbythesky，andthere，puttingSanchointhemiddleoftheblanket，theybegantoraisehimhigh，makingsportwithhimastheywouldwithadogatShrovetide。
　　Thecriesofthepoorblanketedwretchweresoloudthattheyreachedtheearsofhismaster，who，haltingtolistenattentively，waspersuadedthatsomenewadventurewascoming，untilheclearlyperceivedthatitwashissquirewhoutteredthem。Wheelingabouthecameuptotheinnwithalaboriousgallop，andfindingitshutwentroundittoseeifhecouldfindsomewayofgettingin；butassoonashecametothewalloftheyard，whichwasnotveryhigh，hediscoveredthegamethatwasbeingplayedwithhissquire。Hesawhimrisingandfallingintheairwithsuchgraceandnimblenessthat，hadhisrageallowedhim，itismybeliefhewouldhavelaughed。Hetriedtoclimbfromhishorseontothetopofthewall，buthewassobruisedandbatteredthathecouldnotevendismount；andsofromthebackofhishorsehebegantouttersuchmaledictionsandobjurgationsagainstthosewhowereblanketingSanchoasitwouldbeimpossibletowritedownaccurately：they，however，didnotstaytheirlaughterortheirworkforthis，nordidtheflyingSanchoceasehislamentations，minglednowwiththreats，nowwithentreatiesbutalltolittlepurpose，ornoneatall，untilfrompurewearinesstheyleftoff。Theythenbroughthimhisass，andmountinghimontopofittheyputhisjacketroundhim；andthecompassionateMaritornes，seeinghimsoexhausted，thoughtfittorefreshhimwithajugofwater，andthatitmightbeallthecoolershefetcheditfromthewell。Sanchotookit，andashewasraisingittohismouthhewasstoppedbythecriesofhismasterexclaiming，“Sancho，myson，drinknotwater；
　　drinkitnot，myson，foritwillkillthee；see，hereIhavetheblessedbalsamandhehelduptheflaskofliquor，andwithdrinkingtwodropsofitthouwiltcertainlyberestored。“
　　AtthesewordsSanchoturnedhiseyesasquint，andinastillloudervoicesaid，“CanitbeyourworshiphasforgottenthatIamnotaknight，ordoyouwantmetoendbyvomitingupwhatbowelsIhaveleftafterlastnight？Keepyourliquorinthenameofallthedevils，andleavemetomyself！”andatoneandthesameinstantheleftofftalkingandbegandrinking；butasatthefirstsupheperceiveditwaswaterhedidnotcaretogoonwithit，andbeggedMaritornestofetchhimsomewine，whichshedidwithrightgoodwill，andpaidforitwithherownmoney；forindeedtheysayofherthat，thoughshewasinthatlineoflife，therewassomefaintanddistantresemblancetoaChristianabouther。WhenSanchohaddonedrinkinghedughisheelsintohisass，andthegateoftheinnbeingthrownopenhepassedoutverywellpleasedathavingpaidnothingandcarriedhispoint，thoughithadbeenattheexpenseofhisusualsureties，hisshoulders。Itistruethattheinnkeeperdetainedhisalforjasinpaymentofwhatwasowingtohim，butSanchotookhisdepartureinsuchaflurrythathenevermissedthem。Theinnkeeper，assoonashesawhimoff，wantedtobarthegateclose，buttheblanketerswouldnotagreetoit，fortheywerefellowswhowouldnothavecaredtwofarthingsforDonQuixote，evenhadhebeenreallyoneoftheknights-errantoftheRoundTable。
　　CHAPTERXVIII
　　INWHICHISRELATEDTHEDISCOURSESANCHOPANZAHELDWITHHISMASTER，DONQUIXOTE，ANDOTHERADVENTURESWORTHRELATING
　　SANCHOreachedhismastersolimpandfaintthathecouldnoturgeonhisbeast。WhenDonQuixotesawthestatehewasinhesaid，“I
　　havenowcometotheconclusion，goodSancho，thatthiscastleorinnisbeyondadoubtenchanted，becausethosewhohavesoatrociouslydivertedthemselveswiththee，whatcantheybebutphantomsorbeingsofanotherworld？andIholdthisconfirmedbyhavingnoticedthatwhenIwasbythewalloftheyardwitnessingtheactsofthysadtragedy，itwasoutofmypowertomountuponit，norcouldIevendismountfromRocinante，becausetheynodoubthadmeenchanted；forI
　　sweartotheebythefaithofwhatIamthatifIhadbeenabletoclimbupordismount，Iwouldhaveavengedtheeinsuchawaythatthosebraggartthieveswouldhaverememberedtheirfreakforever，eventhoughinsodoingIknewthatIcontravenedthelawsofchivalry，which，asIhaveoftentoldthee，donotpermitaknighttolayhandsonhimwhoisnotone，saveincaseofurgentandgreatnecessityindefenceofhisownlifeandperson。“
　　“IwouldhaveavengedmyselftooifIcould，“saidSancho，“whetherIhadbeendubbedknightornot，butIcouldnot；thoughformypartIampersuadedthosewhoamusedthemselveswithmewerenotphantomsorenchantedmen，asyourworshipsays，butmenoffleshandbonelikeourselves；andtheyallhadtheirnames，forI
　　heardthemnamethemwhentheyweretossingme，andonewascalledPedroMartinez，andanotherTenorioHernandez，andtheinnkeeper，I
　　heard，wascalledJuanPalomequetheLeft-handed；sothat，senor，yournotbeingabletoleapoverthewalloftheyardordismountfromyourhorsecameofsomethingelsebesidesenchantments；andwhatImakeoutclearlyfromallthisis，thattheseadventureswegoseekingwillintheendleadusintosuchmisadventuresthatweshallnotknowwhichisourrightfoot；andthatthebestandwisestthing，accordingtomysmallwits，wouldbeforustoreturnhome，nowthatitisharvest-time，andattendtoourbusiness，andgiveoverwanderingfromZecatoMeccaandfrompailtobucket，asthesayingis。“
　　“Howlittlethouknowestaboutchivalry，Sancho，“repliedDonQuixote；“holdthypeaceandhavepatience；thedaywillcomewhenthoushaltseewiththineowneyeswhatanhonourablethingitistowanderinthepursuitofthiscalling；nay，tellme，whatgreaterpleasurecantherebeintheworld，orwhatdelightcanequalthatofwinningabattle，andtriumphingoverone'senemy？None，beyondalldoubt。“
　　“Verylikely，“answeredSancho，“thoughIdonotknowit；allIknowisthatsincewehavebeenknights-errant，orsinceyourworshiphasbeenoneforIhavenorighttoreckonmyselfoneofsohonourableanumberwehaveneverwonanybattleexcepttheonewiththeBiscayan，andevenoutofthatyourworshipcar-newithhalfanearandhalfahelmettheless；andfromthattillnowithasbeenallcudgellingsandmorecudgellings，cuffsandmorecuffs，Igettingtheblanketingoverandabove，andfallinginwithenchantedpersonsonwhomIcannotavengemyselfsoastoknowwhatthedelight，asyourworshipcallsit，ofconqueringanenemyislike。“
　　“Thatiswhatvexesme，andwhatoughttovexthee，Sancho，“repliedDonQuixote；“buthenceforwardIwillendeavourtohaveathandsomeswordmadebysuchcraftthatnokindofenchantmentscantakeeffectuponhimwhocarriesit，anditisevenpossiblethatfortunemayprocureformethatwhichbelongedtoAmadiswhenhewascalled'TheKnightoftheBurningSword，'whichwasoneofthebestswordsthateverknightintheworldpossessed，for，besideshavingthesaidvirtue，itcutlikearazor，andtherewasnoarmour，howeverstrongandenchanteditmightbe，thatcouldresistit。“
　　“Suchismyluck，“saidSancho，“thatevenifthathappenedandyourworshipfoundsomesuchsword，itwould，likethebalsam，turnoutserviceableandgoodfordubbedknightsonly，andasforthesquires，theymightsupsorrow。“
　　“Fearnotthat，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote：“Heavenwilldealbetterbythee。“
　　Thustalking，DonQuixoteandhissquireweregoingalong，when，ontheroadtheywerefollowing，DonQuixoteperceivedapproachingthemalargeandthickcloudofdust，onseeingwhichheturnedtoSanchoandsaid：
　　“Thisistheday，Sancho，onwhichwillbeseentheboonmyfortuneisreservingforme；this，Isay，isthedayonwhichasmuchasonanyothershallbedisplayedthemightofmyarm，andonwhichIshalldodeedsthatshallremainwritteninthebookoffameforallagestocome。Seestthouthatcloudofdustwhichrisesyonder？Well，then，allthatischurnedupbyavastarmycomposedofvariousandcountlessnationsthatcomesmarchingthere。“
　　“Accordingtothattheremustbetwo，“saidSancho，“foronthisoppositesidealsothererisesjustsuchanothercloudofdust。“
　　DonQuixoteturnedtolookandfoundthatitwastrue，andrejoicingexceedingly，heconcludedthattheyweretwoarmiesabouttoengageandencounterinthemidstofthatbroadplain；foratalltimesandseasonshisfancywasfullofthebattles，enchantments，adventures，crazyfeats，loves，anddefiancesthatarerecordedinthebooksofchivalry，andeverythinghesaid，thought，ordidhadreferencetosuchthings。Nowthecloudofdusthehadseenwasraisedbytwogreatdrovesofsheepcomingalongthesameroadinoppositedirections，which，becauseofthedust，didnotbecomevisibleuntiltheydrewnear，butDonQuixoteassertedsopositivelythattheywerearmiesthatSanchowasledtobelieveitandsay，“Well，andwhatarewetodo，senor？”
　　“What？”saidDonQuixote：“giveaidandassistancetotheweakandthosewhoneedit；andthoumustknow，Sancho，thatthiswhichcomesoppositetousisconductedandledbythemightyemperorAlifanfaron，lordofthegreatisleofTrapobana；thisotherthatmarchesbehindmeisthatofhisenemythekingoftheGaramantas，PentapolinoftheBareArm，forhealwaysgoesintobattlewithhisrightarmbare。“
　　“Butwhyarethesetwolordssuchenemies？”
　　“Theyareatenmity，“repliedDonQuixote，“becausethisAlifanfaronisafuriouspaganandisinlovewiththedaughterofPentapolin，whoisaverybeautifulandmoreovergraciouslady，andaChristian，andherfatherisunwillingtobestowheruponthepagankingunlesshefirstabandonsthereligionofhisfalseprophetMahomet，andadoptshisown。“
　　“Bymybeard，“saidSancho，“butPentapolindoesquiteright，andIwillhelphimasmuchasIcan。“
　　“Inthatthouwiltdowhatisthyduty，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote；
　　“fortoengageinbattlesofthissortitisnotrequisitetobeadubbedknight。“
　　“ThatIcanwellunderstand，“answeredSancho；“butwhereshallweputthisasswherewemaybesuretofindhimafterthefrayisover？forIbelieveithasnotbeenthecustomsofartogointobattleonabeastofthiskind。“
　　“Thatistrue，“saidDonQuixote，“andwhatyouhadbestdowithhimistoleavehimtotakehischancewhetherhebelostornot，forthehorsesweshallhavewhenwecomeoutvictorswillbesomanythatevenRocinantewillrunariskofbeingchangedforanother。Butattendtomeandobserve，forIwishtogivetheesomeaccountofthechiefknightswhoaccompanythesetwoarmies；andthatthoumayestthebetterseeandmark，letuswithdrawtothathillockwhichrisesyonder，whencebotharmiesmaybeseen。“
　　Theydidso，andplacedthemselvesonarisinggroundfromwhichthetwodrovesthatDonQuixotemadearmiesofmighthavebeenplainlyseenifthecloudsofdusttheyraisedhadnotobscuredthemandblindedthesight；nevertheless，seeinginhisimaginationwhathedidnotseeandwhatdidnotexist，hebeganthusinaloudvoice：
　　“Thatknightwhomthouseestyonderinyellowarmour，whobearsuponhisshieldalioncrownedcrouchingatthefeetofadamsel，isthevaliantLaurcalco，lordoftheSilverBridge；thatoneinarmourwithflowersofgold，whobearsonhisshieldthreecrownsargentonanazurefield，isthedreadedMicocolembo，granddukeofQuirocia；
　　thatotherofgiganticframe，onhisrighthand，istheeverdauntlessBrandabarbarandeBoliche，lordofthethreeArabias，whoforarmourwearsthatserpentskin，andhasforshieldagatewhich，accordingtotradition，isoneofthoseofthetemplethatSamsonbroughttothegroundwhenbyhisdeathherevengedhimselfuponhisenemies。Butturnthineeyestotheotherside，andthoushaltseeinfrontandinthevanofthisotherarmytheevervictoriousandnevervanquishedTimonelofCarcajona，princeofNewBiscay，whocomesinarmourwitharmsquarteredazure，vert，white，andyellow，andbearsonhisshieldacatoronafieldtawnywithamottowhichsaysMiau，whichisthebeginningofthenameofhislady，whoaccordingtoreportisthepeerlessMiaulina，daughterofthedukeAlfeniquenoftheAlgarve；theother，whoburdensandpressestheloinsofthatpowerfulchargerandbearsarmswhiteassnowandashieldblankandwithoutanydevice，isanoviceknight，aFrenchmanbybirth，PierresPapinbyname，lordofthebaroniesofUtrique；thatother，whowithiron-shodheelsstrikestheflanksofthatnimbleparti-colouredzebra，andforarmsbearsazurevair，isthemightydukeofNerbia，EspartafilardodelBosque，whobearsfordeviceonhisshieldanasparagusplantwithamottoinCastilianthatsays，Rastreamisuerte。“Andsohewentonnaminganumberofknightsofonesquadronortheotheroutofhisimagination，andtoallheassignedoff-handtheirarms，colours，devices，andmottoes，carriedawaybytheillusionsofhisunheard-ofcraze；andwithoutapause，hecontinued，“Peopleofdiversnationscomposethissquadroninfront；
　　herearethosethatdrinkofthesweetwatersofthefamousXanthus，thosethatscourthewoodyMassilianplains，thosethatsiftthepurefinegoldofArabiaFelix，thosethatenjoythefamedcoolbanksofthecrystalThermodon，thosethatinmanyandvariouswaysdivertthestreamsofthegoldenPactolus，theNumidians，faithlessintheirpromises，thePersiansrenownedinarchery，theParthiansandtheMedesthatfightastheyfly，theArabsthatevershifttheirdwellings，theScythiansascruelastheyarefair，theEthiopianswithpiercedlips，andaninfinityofothernationswhosefeaturesI
　　recogniseanddescry，thoughIcannotrecalltheirnames。Inthisothersquadrontherecomethosethatdrinkofthecrystalstreamsoftheolive-bearingBetis，thosethatmakesmooththeircountenanceswiththewateroftheeverrichandgoldenTagus，thosethatrejoiceinthefertilisingflowofthedivineGenil，thosethatroamtheTartesianplainsaboundinginpasture，thosethattaketheirpleasureintheElysianmeadowsofJerez，therichMancheganscrownedwithruddyearsofcorn，thewearersofiron，oldrelicsoftheGothicrace，thosethatbatheinthePisuergarenownedforitsgentlecurrent，thosethatfeedtheirherdsalongthespreadingpasturesofthewindingGuadianafamedforitshiddencourse，thosethattremblewiththecoldofthepinecladPyreneesorthedazzlingsnowsoftheloftyApennine；inaword，asmanyasallEuropeincludesandcontains。“
　　GoodGod！whatanumberofcountriesandnationshenamed！givingtoeachitsproperattributeswithmarvellousreadiness；brimfulandsaturatedwithwhathehadreadinhislyingbooks！SanchoPanzahunguponhiswordswithoutspeaking，andfromtimetotimeturnedtotryifhecouldseetheknightsandgiantshismasterwasdescribing，andashecouldnotmakeoutoneofthemhesaidtohim：
　　“Senor，deviltakeitifthere'sasignofanymanyoutalkof，knightorgiant，inthewholething；maybeit'sallenchantment，likethephantomslastnight。“
　　“Howcanstthousaythat！”answeredDonQuixote；“dostthounotheartheneighingofthesteeds，thebrayingofthetrumpets，therollofthedrums？”
　　“Ihearnothingbutagreatbleatingofewesandsheep，“saidSancho；whichwastrue，forbythistimethetwoflockshadcomeclose。
　　“Thefearthouartin，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote，“preventstheefromseeingorhearingcorrectly，foroneoftheeffectsoffearistoderangethesensesandmakethingsappeardifferentfromwhattheyare；ifthouartinsuchfear，withdrawtoonesideandleavemetomyself，foraloneIsufficetobringvictorytothatsidetowhichI
　　shallgivemyaid；“andsosayinghegaveRocinantethespur，andputtingthelanceinrest，shotdowntheslopelikeathunderbolt。
　　Sanchoshoutedafterhim，crying，“Comeback，SenorDonQuixote；IvowtoGodtheyaresheepandewesyouarecharging！Comeback！Unluckythefatherthatbegotme！whatmadnessisthis！Look，thereisnogiant，norknight，norcats，norarms，norshieldsquarteredorwhole，norvairazureorbedevilled。Whatareyouabout？SinnerthatIambeforeGod！”ButnotforalltheseentreatiesdidDonQuixoteturnback；onthecontraryhewentonshoutingout，“Ho，knights，yewhofollowandfightunderthebannersofthevaliantemperorPentapolinoftheBareArm，followmeall；yeshallseehoweasilyIshallgivehimhisrevengeoverhisenemyAlifanfaronoftheTrapobana。“
　　Sosaying，hedashedintothemidstofthesquadronofewes，andbeganspearingthemwithasmuchspiritandintrepidityasifheweretransfixingmortalenemiesinearnest。Theshepherdsanddroversaccompanyingtheflockshoutedtohimtodesist；seeingitwasnouse，theyungirttheirslingsandbegantosalutehisearswithstonesasbigasone'sfist。DonQuixotegavenoheedtothestones，but，lettingdriverightandleftkeptsaying：
　　“Whereartthou，proudAlifanfaron？Comebeforeme；Iamasingleknightwhowouldfainprovethyprowesshandtohand，andmaketheeyieldthylifeapenaltyforthewrongthoudosttothevaliantPentapolinGaramanta。“Herecameasugar-plumfromthebrookthatstruckhimonthesideandburiedacoupleofribsinhisbody。
　　Feelinghimselfsosmitten，heimaginedhimselfslainorbadlywoundedforcertain，andrecollectinghisliquorhedrewouthisflask，andputtingittohismouthbegantopourthecontentsintohisstomach；
　　buterehehadsucceededinswallowingwhatseemedtohimenough，therecameanotheralmondwhichstruckhimonthehandandontheflasksofairlythatitsmashedittopieces，knockingthreeorfourteethandgrindersoutofhismouthinitscourse，andsorelycrushingtwofingersofhishand。Suchwastheforceofthefirstblowandofthesecond，thatthepoorknightinspiteofhimselfcamedownbackwardsoffhishorse。Theshepherdscameup，andfeltsuretheyhadkilledhim；soinallhastetheycollectedtheirflocktogether，tookupthedeadbeasts，ofwhichthereweremorethanseven，andmadeoffwithoutwaitingtoascertainanythingfurther。
　　AllthistimeSanchostoodonthehillwatchingthecrazyfeatshismasterwasperforming，andtearinghisbeardandcursingthehourandtheoccasionwhenfortunehadmadehimacquaintedwithhim。
　　Seeinghim，then，broughttotheground，andthattheshepherdshadtakenthemselvesoff，herantohimandfoundhiminverybadcase，thoughnotunconscious；andsaidhe：
　　“DidInottellyoutocomeback，SenorDonQuixote；andthatwhatyouweregoingtoattackwerenotarmiesbutdrovesofsheep？”
　　“That'showthatthiefofasage，myenemy，canalterandfalsifythings，“answeredDonQuixote；“thoumustknow，Sancho，thatitisaveryeasymatterforthoseofhissorttomakeusbelievewhattheychoose；andthismalignantbeingwhopersecutesme，enviousofthegloryheknewIwastowininthisbattle，hasturnedthesquadronsoftheenemyintodrovesofsheep。Atanyrate，dothismuch，Ibegofthee，Sancho，toundeceivethyself，andseethatwhatIsayistrue；
　　mountthyassandfollowthemquietly，andthoushaltseethatwhentheyhavegonesomelittledistancefromthistheywillreturntotheiroriginalshapeand，ceasingtobesheep，becomemeninallrespectsasIdescribedthemtotheeatfirst。Butgonotjustyet，forIwantthyhelpandassistance；comehither，andseehowmanyofmyteethandgrindersaremissing，forIfeelasiftherewasnotoneleftinmymouth。“
　　Sanchocamesoclosethathealmostputhiseyesintohismouth；nowjustatthatmomentthebalsamhadactedonthestomachofDonQuixote，so，attheveryinstantwhenSanchocametoexaminehismouth，hedischargedallitscontentswithmoreforcethanamusket，andfullintothebeardofthecompassionatesquire。
　　“HolyMary！”criedSancho，“whatisthisthathashappenedme？
　　Clearlythissinnerismortallywounded，ashevomitsbloodfromthemouth；“butconsideringthematteralittlemorecloselyheperceivedbythecolour，taste，andsmell，thatitwasnotbloodbutthebalsamfromtheflaskwhichhehadseenhimdrink；andhewastakenwithsuchaloathingthathisstomachturned，andhevomiteduphisinsideoverhisverymaster，andbothwereleftinapreciousstate。Sanchorantohisasstogetsomethingwherewithtocleanhimself，andrelievehismaster，outofhisalforjas；butnotfindingthem，hewell-nightookleaveofhissenses，andcursedhimselfanew，andinhisheartresolvedtoquithismasterandreturnhome，eventhoughheforfeitedthewagesofhisserviceandallhopesofthepromisedisland。
　　DonQuixotenowrose，andputtinghislefthandtohismouthtokeephisteethfromfallingoutaltogether，withtheotherhelaidholdofthebridleofRocinante，whohadneverstirredfromhismaster'sside-soloyalandwell-behavedwashe-andbetookhimselftowherethesquirestoodleaningoverhisasswithhishandtohischeek，likeoneindeepdejection。Seeinghiminthismood，lookingsosad，DonQuixotesaidtohim：
　　“Bearinmind，Sancho，thatonemanisnomorethananother，unlesshedoesmorethananother；allthesetempeststhatfalluponusaresignsthatfairweatheriscomingshortly，andthatthingswillgowellwithus，foritisimpossibleforgoodoreviltolastforever；andhenceitfollowsthattheevilhavinglastedlong，thegoodmustbenownighathand；sothoumustnotdistressthyselfatthemisfortuneswhichhappentome，sincethouhastnoshareinthem。“
　　“HowhaveInot？”repliedSancho；“washewhomtheyblanketedyesterdayperchanceanyotherthanmyfather'sson？andthealforjasthataremissingto-daywithallmytreasures，didtheybelongtoanyotherbutmyself？”
　　“What！arethealforjasmissing，Sancho？”saidDonQuixote。
　　“Yes，theyaremissing，“answeredSancho。
　　“Inthatcasewehavenothingtoeatto-day，“repliedDonQuixote。
　　“Itwouldbeso，“answeredSancho，“iftherewerenoneoftheherbsyourworshipsaysyouknowinthesemeadows，thosewithwhichknights-errantasunluckyasyourworshiparewonttosupplysuch-likeshortcomings。“
　　“Forallthat，“answeredDonQuixote，“Iwouldratherhavejustnowaquarterofbread，oraloafandacoupleofpilchards'heads，thanalltheherbsdescribedbyDioscorides，evenwithDoctorLaguna'snotes。Nevertheless，SanchotheGood，mountthybeastandcomealongwithme，forGod，whoprovidesforallthings，willnotfailusmoreespeciallywhenwearesoactiveinhisserviceasweare，sincehefailsnotthemidgesoftheair，northegrubsoftheearth，northetadpolesofthewater，andissomercifulthathemakethhissuntoriseonthegoodandontheevil，andsendethrainontheunjustandonthejust。“
　　“Yourworshipwouldmakeabetterpreacherthanknight-errant，“saidSancho。
　　“Knights-errantknewandoughttoknoweverything，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote；“fortherewereknights-errantinformertimesaswellqualifiedtodeliverasermonordiscourseinthemiddleofanencampment，asiftheyhadgraduatedintheUniversityofParis；
　　wherebywemayseethatthelancehasneverbluntedthepen，northepenthelance。“
　　“Well，beitasyourworshipsays，“repliedSancho；“letusbeoffnowandfindsomeplaceofshelterforthenight，andGodgrantitmaybesomewherewheretherearenoblankets，norblanketeers，norphantoms，norenchantedMoors；forifthereare，maythedeviltakethewholeconcern。“
　　“AskthatofGod，myson，“saidDonQuixote；anddothouleadonwherethouwilt，forthistimeIleaveourlodgingtothychoice；
　　butreachmeherethyhand，andfeelwiththyfinger，andfindouthowmanyofmyteethandgrindersaremissingfromthisrightsideoftheupperjaw，foritisthereIfeelthepain。“
　　Sanchoputinhisfingers，andfeelingaboutaskedhim，“Howmanygrindersusedyourworshiphaveonthisside？”
　　“Four，“repliedDonQuixote，“besidestheback-tooth，allwholeandquitesound。“
　　“Mindwhatyouaresaying，senor。“
　　“Isayfour，ifnotfive，“answeredDonQuixote，“forneverinmylifehaveIhadtoothorgrinderdrawn，norhasanyfallenoutorbeendestroyedbyanydecayorrheum。“
　　“Well，then，“saidSancho，“inthislowersideyourworshiphasnomorethantwogrindersandahalf，andintheupperneitherahalfnoranyatall，foritisallassmoothasthepalmofmyhand。“
　　“LucklessthatIam！”saidDonQuixote，hearingthesadnewshissquiregavehim；“Ihadrathertheydespoiledmeofanarm，soitwerenotthesword-arm；forItellthee，Sancho，amouthwithoutteethislikeamillwithoutamillstone，andatoothismuchmoretobeprizedthanadiamond；butwewhoprofesstheaustereorderofchivalryareliabletoallthis。Mount，friend，andleadtheway，andIwillfollowtheeatwhateverpacethouwilt。“
　　Sanchodidashebadehim，andproceededinthedirectioninwhichhethoughthemightfindrefugewithoutquittingthehighroad，whichwasthereverymuchfrequented。Astheywentalong，then，ataslowpace-forthepaininDonQuixote'sjawskepthimuneasyandill-disposedforspeed-Sanchothoughtitwelltoamuseanddiverthimbytalkofsomekind，andamongthethingshesaidtohimwasthatwhichwillbetoldinthefollowingchapter。
　　CHAPTERXIX
　　OFTHESHREWDDISCOURSEWHICHSANCHOHELDWITHHISMASTER，ANDOF
　　THEADVENTURETHATBEFELLHIMWITHADEADBODY，TOGETHERWITHOTHER
　　NOTABLEOCCURRENCES
　　“ITSEEMStome，senor，thatallthesemishapsthathavebefallenusoflatehavebeenwithoutanydoubtapunishmentfortheoffencecommittedbyyourworshipagainsttheorderofchivalryinnotkeepingtheoathyoumadenottoeatbreadoffatableclothorembracethequeen，andalltherestofitthatyourworshipsworetoobserveuntilyouhadtakenthathelmetofMalandrino's，orwhatevertheMooriscalled，forIdonotverywellremember。“
　　“Thouartveryright，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote，“buttotellthetruth，ithadescapedmymemory；andlikewisethoumayestrelyuponitthattheaffairoftheblankethappenedtotheebecauseofthyfaultinnotremindingmeofitintime；butIwillmakeamends，fortherearewaysofcompoundingforeverythingintheorderofchivalry。“
　　“Why！haveItakenanoathofsomesort，then？”saidSancho。
　　“Itmakesnomatterthatthouhastnottakenanoath，“saidDonQuixote；“sufficeitthatIseethouartnotquiteclearofcomplicity；andwhetherorno，itwillnotbeilldonetoprovideourselveswitharemedy。“
　　“Inthatcase，“saidSancho，“mindthatyourworshipdoesnotforgetthisasyoudidtheoath；perhapsthephantomsmaytakeitintotheirheadstoamusethemselvesoncemorewithme；orevenwithyourworshipiftheyseeyousoobstinate。“
　　Whileengagedinthisandothertalk，nightovertookthemontheroadbeforetheyhadreachedordiscoveredanyplaceofshelter；andwhatmadeitstillworsewasthattheyweredyingofhunger，forwiththelossofthealforjastheyhadlosttheirentirelarderandcommissariat；andtocompletethemisfortunetheymetwithanadventurewhichwithoutanyinventionhadreallytheappearanceofone。Itsohappenedthatthenightclosedinsomewhatdarkly，butforallthattheypushedon，Sanchofeelingsurethatastheroadwastheking'shighwaytheymightreasonablyexpecttofindsomeinnwithinaleagueortwo。Goingalong，then，inthisway，thenightdark，thesquirehungry，themastersharp-set，theysawcomingtowardsthemontheroadtheyweretravellingagreatnumberoflightswhichlookedexactlylikestarsinmotion。Sanchowastakenabackatthesightofthem，nordidDonQuixotealtogetherrelishthem：theonepulleduphisassbythehalter，theotherhishackbythebridle，andtheystoodstill，watchinganxiouslytoseewhatallthiswouldturnouttobe，andfoundthatthelightswereapproachingthem，andthenearertheycamethegreatertheyseemed，atwhichspectacleSanchobegantoshakelikeamandosedwithmercury，andDonQuixote'shairstoodonend；he，however，pluckingupspiritalittle，said：
　　“This，nodoubt，Sancho，willbeamostmightyandperilousadventure，inwhichitwillbeneedfulformetoputforthallmyvalourandresolution。“
　　“Unluckyme！”answeredSancho；“ifthisadventurehappenstobeoneofphantoms，asIambeginningtothinkitis，whereshallI
　　findtheribstobearit？”
　　“Betheyphantomseversomuch，“saidDonQuixote，“Iwillnotpermitthemtotouchathreadofthygarments；foriftheyplayedtrickswiththeethetimebefore，itwasbecauseIwasunabletoleapthewallsoftheyard；butnowweareonawideplain，whereI
　　shallbeabletowieldmyswordasIplease。“
　　“Andiftheyenchantandcrippleyouastheydidthelasttime，“
　　saidSancho，“whatdifferencewillitmakebeingontheopenplainornot？”
　　“Forallthat，“repliedDonQuixote，“Ientreatthee，Sancho，tokeepagoodheart，forexperiencewilltelltheewhatmineis。“
　　“Iwill，pleaseGod，“answeredSancho，andthetworetiringtoonesideoftheroadsetthemselvestoobservecloselywhatallthesemovinglightsmightbe；andverysoonafterwardstheymadeoutsometwentyencamisados，allonhorseback，withlightedtorchesintheirhands，theawe-inspiringaspectofwhomcompletelyextinguishedthecourageofSancho，whobegantochatterwithhisteethlikeoneinthecoldfitofanague；andhisheartsankandhisteethchatteredstillmorewhentheyperceiveddistinctlythatbehindthemtherecamealittercoveredoverwithblackandfollowedbysixmoremountedfiguresinmourningdowntotheveryfeetoftheirmules-fortheycouldperceiveplainlytheywerenothorsesbytheeasypaceatwhichtheywent。Andastheencamisadoscamealongtheymutteredtothemselvesinalowplaintivetone。ThisstrangespectacleatsuchanhourandinsuchasolitaryplacewasquiteenoughtostriketerrorintoSancho'sheart，andevenintohismaster's；andsaveinDonQuixote'scasedidso，forallSancho'sresolutionhadnowbrokendown。Itwasjusttheoppositewithhismaster，whoseimaginationimmediatelyconjuredupallthistohimvividlyasoneoftheadventuresofhisbooks。
　　Hetookitintohisheadthatthelitterwasabieronwhichwasbornesomesorelywoundedorslainknight，toavengewhomwasataskreservedforhimalone；andwithoutanyfurtherreasoninghelaidhislanceinrest，fixedhimselffirmlyinhissaddle，andwithgallantspiritandbearingtookuphispositioninthemiddleoftheroadwheretheencamisadosmustofnecessitypass；andassoonashesawthemnearathandheraisedhisvoiceandsaid：
　　“Halt，knights，orwhosoeveryemaybe，andrendermeaccountofwhoyeare，whenceyecome，whereyego，whatitisyecarryuponthatbier，for，tojudgebyappearances，eitheryehavedonesomewrongorsomewronghasbeendonetoyou，anditisfittingandnecessarythatIshouldknow，eitherthatImaychastiseyoufortheevilyehavedone，orelsethatImayavengeyoufortheinjurythathasbeeninflicteduponyou。“
　　“Weareinhaste，“answeredoneoftheencamisados，“andtheinnisfaroff，andwecannotstoptorenderyousuchanaccountasyoudemand；“andspurringhismulehemovedon。
　　DonQuixotewasmightilyprovokedbythisanswer，andseizingthemulebythebridlehesaid，“Halt，andbemoremannerly，andrenderanaccountofwhatIhaveaskedofyou；else，takemydefiancetocombat，allofyou。“
　　Themulewasshy，andwassofrightenedatherbridlebeingseizedthatrearingupsheflungherridertothegroundoverherhaunches。
　　Anattendantwhowasonfoot，seeingtheencamisadofall，begantoabuseDonQuixote，whonowmovedtoanger，withoutanymoreado，layinghislanceinrestchargedoneofthemeninmourningandbroughthimbadlywoundedtotheground，andashewheeledroundupontheotherstheagilitywithwhichheattackedandroutedthemwasasighttosee，foritseemedjustasifwingshadthatinstantgrownuponRocinante，solightlyandproudlydidhebearhimself。
　　Theencamisadoswerealltimidfolkandunarmed，sotheyspeedilymadetheirescapefromthefrayandsetoffatarunacrosstheplainwiththeirlightedtorches，lookingexactlylikemaskersrunningonsomegalaorfestivalnight。Themourners，too，envelopedandswathedintheirskirtsandgowns，wereunabletobestirthemselves，andsowithentiresafetytohimselfDonQuixotebelabouredthemallanddrovethemoffagainsttheirwill，fortheyallthoughtitwasnomanbutadevilfromhellcometocarryawaythedeadbodytheyhadinthelitter。
　　Sanchobeheldallthisinastonishmentattheintrepidityofhislord，andsaidtohimself，“Clearlythismasterofmineisasboldandvaliantashesaysheis。“
　　Aburningtorchlayonthegroundnearthefirstmanwhomthemulehadthrown，bythelightofwhichDonQuixoteperceivedhim，andcominguptohimhepresentedthepointofthelancetohisface，callingonhimtoyieldhimselfprisoner，orelsehewouldkillhim；
　　towhichtheprostratemanreplied，“Iamprisonerenoughasitis；
　　Icannotstir，foroneofmylegsisbroken：Ientreatyou，ifyoubeaChristiangentleman，nottokillme，whichwillbecommittinggravesacrilege，forIamalicentiateandIholdfirstorders。“
　　“Thenwhatthedevilbroughtyouhere，beingachurchman？”saidDonQuixote。
　　“What，senor？”saidtheother。“Mybadluck。“
　　“Thenstillworseawaitsyou，“saidDonQuixote，“ifyoudonotsatisfymeastoallIaskedyouatfirst。“
　　“Youshallbesoonsatisfied，“saidthelicentiate；“youmustknow，then，thatthoughjustnowIsaidIwasalicentiate，Iamonlyabachelor，andmynameisAlonzoLopez；IamanativeofAlcobendas，IcomefromthecityofBaezawithelevenothers，priests，thesamewhofledwiththetorches，andwearegoingtothecityofSegoviaaccompanyingadeadbodywhichisinthatlitter，andisthatofagentlemanwhodiedinBaeza，wherehewasinterred；andnow，asIsaid，wearetakinghisbonestotheirburial-place，whichisinSegovia，wherehewasborn。“
　　“Andwhokilledhim？”askedDonQuixote。
　　“God，bymeansofamalignantfeverthattookhim，“answeredthebachelor。
　　“Inthatcase，“saidDonQuixote，“theLordhasrelievedmeofthetaskofavenginghisdeathhadanyotherslainhim；but，hewhoslewhimhavingslainhim，thereisnothingforitbuttobesilent，andshrugone'sshoulders；Ishoulddothesamewerehetoslaymyself；
　　andIwouldhaveyourreverenceknowthatIamaknightofLaMancha，DonQuixotebyname，anditismybusinessandcallingtoroamtheworldrightingwrongsandredressinginjuries。“
　　“Idonotknowhowthataboutrightingwrongscanbe，“saidthebachelor，“forfromstraightyouhavemademecrooked，leavingmewithabrokenlegthatwillneverseeitselfstraightagainallthedaysofitslife；andtheinjuryyouhaveredressedinmycasehasbeentoleavemeinjuredinsuchawaythatIshallremaininjuredforever；
　　andtheheightofmisadventureitwastofallinwithyouwhogoinsearchofadventures。“
　　“Thingsdonotallhappeninthesameway，“answeredDonQuixote；
　　“itallcame，SirBachelorAlonzoLopez，ofyourgoing，asyoudid，bynight，dressedinthosesurplices，withlightedtorches，praying，coveredwithmourning，sothatnaturallyyoulookedlikesomethingevilandoftheotherworld；andsoIcouldnotavoiddoingmydutyinattackingyou，andIshouldhaveattackedyouevenhadIknownpositivelythatyouweretheverydevilsofhell，forsuchIcertainlybelievedandtookyoutobe。“
　　“Asmyfatehassowilledit，“saidthebachelor，“Ientreatyou，sirknight-errant，whoseerrandhasbeensuchaneviloneforme，tohelpmetogetfromunderthismulethatholdsoneofmylegscaughtbetweenthestirrupandthesaddle。“
　　“Iwouldhavetalkedontillto-morrow，“saidDonQuixote；“howlongwereyougoingtowaitbeforetellingmeofyourdistress？”
　　HeatoncecalledtoSancho，who，however，hadnomindtocome，ashewasjustthenengagedinunloadingasumptermule，wellladenwithprovender，whichtheseworthygentlemenhadbroughtwiththem。
　　Sanchomadeabagofhiscoat，and，gettingtogetherasmuchashecould，andasthebagwouldhold，heloadedhisbeast，andthenhastenedtoobeyhismaster'scall，andhelpedhimtoremovethebachelorfromunderthemule；thenputtinghimonherbackhegavehimthetorch，andDonQuixotebadehimfollowthetrackofhiscompanions，andbegpardonofthemonhispartforthewrongwhichhecouldnothelpdoingthem。
　　AndsaidSancho，“Ifbychancethesegentlemenshouldwanttoknowwhowastheherothatservedthemso，yourworshipmaytellthemthatheisthefamousDonQuixoteofLaMancha，otherwisecalledtheKnightoftheRuefulCountenance。“
　　Thebachelorthentookhisdeparture。
　　IforgottomentionthatbeforehedidsohesaidtoDonQuixote，“Rememberthatyoustandexcommunicatedforhavinglaidviolenthandsonaholything，juxtaillud，siquis，suadentediabolo。“
　　“IdonotunderstandthatLatin，“answeredDonQuixote，“butI
　　knowwellIdidnotlayhands，onlythispike；besides，IdidnotthinkIwascommittinganassaultuponpriestsorthingsoftheChurch，which，likeaCatholicandfaithfulChristianasIam，I
　　respectandrevere，butuponphantomsandspectresoftheotherworld；
　　butevenso，IrememberhowitfaredwithCidRuyDiazwhenhebrokethechairoftheambassadorofthatkingbeforehisHolinessthePope，whoexcommunicatedhimforthesame；andyetthegoodRoderickofVivarborehimselfthatdaylikeaverynobleandvaliantknight。“
　　Onhearingthisthebachelortookhisdeparture，ashasbeensaid，withoutmakinganyreply；andDonQuixoteaskedSanchowhathadinducedhimtocallhimthe“KnightoftheRuefulCountenance“morethenthanatanyothertime。
　　“Iwilltellyou，“answeredSancho；“itwasbecauseIhavebeenlookingatyouforsometimebythelightofthetorchheldbythatunfortunate，andverilyyourworshiphasgotoflatethemostill-favouredcountenanceIeversaw：itmustbeeitherowingtothefatigueofthiscombat，orelsetothewantofteethandgrinders。“
　　“Itisnotthat，“repliedDonQuixote，“butbecausethesagewhosedutyitwillbetowritethehistoryofmyachievementsmusthavethoughtitproperthatIshouldtakesomedistinctivenameasallknightsofyoredid；onebeing'HeoftheBurningSword，'another'HeoftheUnicorn，'thisone'HeoftheDamsels，'that'HeofthePhoenix，'another'TheKnightoftheGriffin，'andanother'HeoftheDeath，'andbythesenamesanddesignationstheywereknownalltheworldround；andsoIsaythatthesageaforesaidmusthaveputitintoyourmouthandmindjustnowtocallme'TheKnightoftheRuefulCountenance，'asIintendtocallmyselffromthisdayforward；andthatthesaidnamemayfitmebetter，Imean，whentheopportunityoffers，tohaveaveryruefulcountenancepaintedonmyshield。“
　　“Thereisnooccasion，senor，forwastingtimeormoneyonmakingthatcountenance，“saidSancho；“forallthatneedbedoneisforyourworshiptoshowyourown，facetoface，tothosewholookatyou，andwithoutanythingmore，eitherimageorshield，theywillcallyou'HimoftheRuefulCountenance'andbelievemeIamtellingyouthetruth，forIassureyou，senorandingoodpartbeitsaid，hungerandthelossofyourgrindershavegivenyousuchanill-favouredfacethat，asIsay，theruefulpicturemaybeverywellspared。“
　　DonQuixotelaughedatSancho'spleasantry；neverthelessheresolvedtocallhimselfbythatname，andhavehisshieldorbucklerpaintedashehaddevised。
　　DonQuixotewouldhavelookedtoseewhetherthebodyinthelitterwerebonesornot，butSanchowouldnothaveit，saying：
　　“Senor，youhaveendedthisperilousadventuremoresafelyforyourselfthananyofthoseIhaveseen：perhapsthesepeople，thoughbeatenandrouted，maybethinkthemselvesthatitisasinglemanthathasbeatenthem，andfeelingsoreandashamedofitmaytakeheartandcomeinsearchofusandgiveustroubleenough。Theassisinpropertrim，themountainsarenearathand，hungerpresses，wehavenothingmoretodobutmakegoodourretreat，and，asthesayingis，thedeadtothegraveandthelivingtotheloaf。“
　　Anddrivinghisassbeforehimhebeggedhismastertofollow，who，feelingthatSanchowasright，didsowithoutreplying；andafterproceedingsomelittledistancebetweentwohillstheyfoundthemselvesinawideandretiredvalley，wheretheyalighted，andSanchounloadedhisbeast，andstretcheduponthegreengrass，withhungerforsauce，theybreakfasted，dined，lunched，andsuppedallatonce，satisfyingtheirappetiteswithmorethanonestoreofcoldmeatwhichthedeadman'sclericalgentlemenwhoseldomputthemselvesonshortallowancehadbroughtwiththemontheirsumptermule。Butanotherpieceofill-luckbefellthem，whichSanchoheldtheworstofall，andthatwasthattheyhadnowinetodrink，norevenwatertomoistentheirlips；andasthirsttormentedthem，Sancho，observingthatthemeadowwheretheywerewasfullofgreenandtendergrass，saidwhatwillbetoldinthefollowingchapter。
　　CHAPTERXX
　　OFTHEUNEXAMPLEDANDUNHEARD-OFADVENTUREWHICHWASACHIEVEDBYTHE
　　VALIANTDONQUIXOTEOFLAMANCHAWITHLESSPERILTHANANYEVER
　　ACHIEVEDBYANYFAMOUSKNIGHTINTHEWORLD
　　“ITCANNOTbe，senor，butthatthisgrassisaproofthattheremustbehardbysomespringorbrooktogiveitmoisture，soitwouldbewelltomovealittlefartheron，thatwemayfindsomeplacewherewemayquenchthisterriblethirstthatplaguesus，whichbeyondadoubtismoredistressingthanhunger。“
　　TheadviceseemedgoodtoDonQuixote，and，heleadingRocinantebythebridleandSanchotheassbythehalter，afterhehadpackedawayuponhimtheremainsofthesupper，theyadvancedthemeadowfeelingtheirway，forthedarknessofthenightmadeitimpossibletoseeanything；buttheyhadnotgonetwohundredpaceswhenaloudnoiseofwater，asiffallingfromgreatrocks，strucktheirears。Thesoundcheeredthemgreatly；buthaltingtomakeoutbylisteningfromwhatquarteritcametheyheardunseasonablyanothernoisewhichspoiledthesatisfactionthesoundofthewatergavethem，especiallyforSancho，whowasbynaturetimidandfaint-hearted。Theyheard，Isay，strokesfallingwithameasuredbeat，andacertainrattlingofironandchainsthat，togetherwiththefuriousdinofthewater，wouldhavestruckterrorintoanyheartbutDonQuixote's。
　　Thenightwas，ashasbeensaid，dark，andtheyhadhappenedtoreachaspotinamongsometalltrees，whoseleavesstirredbyagentlebreezemadealowominoussound；sothat，whatwiththesolitude，theplace，thedarkness，thenoiseofthewater，andtherustlingoftheleaves，everythinginspiredaweanddread；moreespeciallyastheyperceivedthatthestrokesdidnotcease，northewindlull，normorningapproach；toallwhichmightbeaddedtheirignoranceastowheretheywere。ButDonQuixote，supportedbyhisintrepidheart，leapedonRocinante，andbracinghisbuckleronhisarm，broughthispiketotheslope，andsaid，“FriendSancho，knowthatIbyHeaven'swillhavebeenborninthisourironagetorevivereviveinittheageofgold，orthegoldenasitiscalled；
　　Iamheforwhomperils，mightyachievements，andvaliantdeedsarereserved；Iam，Isayagain，hewhoistorevivetheKnightsoftheRoundTable，theTwelveofFranceandtheNineWorthies；andhewhoistoconsigntooblivionthePlatirs，theTablantes，theOlivantesandTirantes，thePhoebusesandBelianises，withthewholeherdoffamousknights-errantofdaysgoneby，performingintheseinwhichIlivesuchexploits，marvels，andfeatsofarmsasshallobscuretheirbrightestdeeds。Thoudostmarkwell，faithfulandtrustysquire，thegloomofthisnight，itsstrangesilence，thedullconfusedmurmurofthosetrees，theawfulsoundofthatwaterinquestofwhichwecame，thatseemsasthoughitwereprecipitatinganddashingitselfdownfromtheloftymountainsoftheMoon，andthatincessanthammeringthatwoundsandpainsourears；whichthingsalltogetherandeachofitselfareenoughtoinstilfear，dread，anddismayintothebreastofMarshimself，muchmoreintoonenotusedtohazardsandadventuresofthekind。Well，then，allthisthatIputbeforetheeisbutanincentiveandstimulanttomyspirit，makingmyheartburstinmybosomthrougheagernesstoengageinthisadventure，arduousasitpromisestobe；thereforetightenRocinante'sgirthsalittle，andGodbewiththee；waitformeherethreedaysandnomore，andifinthattimeIcomenotback，thoucanstreturntoourvillage，andthence，todomeafavourandaservice，thouwiltgotoElToboso，wherethoushaltsaytomyincomparableladyDulcineathathercaptiveknighthathdiedinattemptingthingsthatmightmakehimworthyofbeingcalledhers。“
　　WhenSanchoheardhismaster'swordshebegantoweepinthemostpatheticway，saying：
　　“Senor，Iknownotwhyyourworshipwantstoattemptthissodreadfuladventure；itisnightnow，nooneseesushere，wecaneasilyturnaboutandtakeourselvesoutofdanger，evenifwedon'tdrinkforthreedaystocome；andasthereisnoonetoseeus，allthelesswilltherebeanyonetosetusdownascowards；besides，I
　　havemanyatimeheardthecurateofourvillage，whomyourworshipknowswell，preachthathewhoseeksdangerperishesinit；soitisnotrighttotemptGodbytryingsotremendousafeatfromwhichtherecanbenoescapesavebyamiracle，andHeavenhasperformedenoughofthemforyourworshipindeliveringyoufrombeingblanketedasIwas，andbringingyououtvictoriousandsafeandsoundfromamongallthoseenemiesthatwerewiththedeadman；andifallthisdoesnotmoveorsoftenthathardheart，letthisthoughtandreflectionmoveit，thatyouwillhavehardlyquittedthisspotwhenfrompurefearIshallyieldmysouluptoanyonethatwilltakeit。Ilefthomeandwifeandchildrentocomeandserveyourworship，trustingtodobetterandnotworse；butascovetousnessburststhebag，ithasrentmyhopesasunder，forjustasIhadthemhighestaboutgettingthatwretchedunluckyislandyourworshiphassooftenpromisedme，Iseethatinsteadandinlieuofityoumeantodesertmenowinaplacesofarfromhumanreach：forGod'ssake，mastermine，dealnotsounjustlybyme，andifyourworshipwillnotentirelygiveupattemptingthisfeat，atleastputitofftillmorning，forbywhattheloreIlearnedwhenIwasashepherdtellsmeitcannotwantthreehoursofdawnnow，becausethemouthoftheHornisoverheadandmakesmidnightinthelineoftheleftarm。“
　　“Howcanstthousee，Sancho，“saidDonQuixote，“whereitmakesthatline，orwherethismouthorthisocciputisthatthoutalkestof，whenthenightissodarkthatthereisnotastartobeseeninthewholeheaven？”
　　“That'strue，“saidSancho，“butfearhassharpeyes，andseesthingsunderground，muchmoreaboveinheavens；besides，thereisgoodreasontoshowthatitnowwantsbutlittleofday。“
　　“Letitwantwhatitmay，“repliedDonQuixote，“itshallnotbesaidofmenoworatanytimethattearsorentreatiesturnedmeasidefromdoingwhatwasinaccordancewithknightlyusage；andsoIbegofthee，Sancho，toholdthypeace，forGod，whohasputitintomyhearttoundertakenowthissounexampledandterribleadventure，willtakecaretowatchovermysafetyandconsolethysorrow；whatthouhasttodoistotightenRocinante'sgirthswell，andwaithere，forI
　　shallcomebackshortly，aliveordead。“
　　Sanchoperceivingithismaster'sfinalresolve，andhowlittlehistears，counsels，andentreatiesprevailedwithhim，determinedtohaverecoursetohisowningenuityandcompelhim，ifhecould，towaittilldaylight；andso，whiletighteningthegirthsofthehorse，hequietlyandwithoutbeingfelt，withhisass'haltertiedbothRocinante'slegs，sothatwhenDonQuixotestrovetogohewasunableasthehorsecouldonlymovebyjumps。Seeingthesuccessofhistrick，SanchoPanzasaid：
　　“Seethere，senor！Heaven，movedbymytearsandprayers，hassoordereditthatRocinantecannotstir；andifyouwillbeobstinate，andspurandstrikehim，youwillonlyprovokefortune，andkick，astheysay，againstthepricks。“