HereCideHameteexclaimedashewaswriting，“Opoverty，poverty！I
　　knownotwhatcouldhavepossessedthegreatCordovanpoettocallthee'holygiftungratefullyreceived。'AlthoughaMoor，IknowwellenoughfromtheintercourseIhavehadwithChristiansthatholinessconsistsincharity，humility，faith，obedience，andpoverty；butforallthat，Isayhemusthaveagreatdealofgodlinesswhocanfindanysatisfactioninbeingpoor；unless，indeed，itbethekindofpovertyoneoftheirgreatestsaintsrefersto，saying，'possessallthingsasthoughyepossessedthemnot；'whichiswhattheycallpovertyinspirit。Butthou，thatotherpoverty-foritisoftheeI
　　amspeakingnow-whydostthoulovetofalloutwithgentlemenandmenofgoodbirthmorethanwithotherpeople？Whydostthoucompelthemtosmearthecracksintheirshoes，andtohavethebuttonsoftheircoats，onesilk，anotherhair，andanotherglass？Whymusttheirruffsbealwayscrinkledlikeendiveleaves，andnotcrimpedwithacrimpingiron？”Fromthiswemayperceivetheantiquityofstarchandcrimpedruffs。Thenhegoeson：“Poorgentlemanofgoodfamily！
　　alwayscockeringuphishonour，diningmiserablyandinsecret，andmakingahypocriteofthetoothpickwithwhichhesalliesoutintothestreetaftereatingnothingtoobligehimtouseit！Poorfellow，I
　　say，withhisnervoushonour，fancyingtheyperceivealeagueoffthepatchonhisshoe，thesweat-stainsonhishat，theshabbinessofhiscloak，andthehungerofhisstomach！”
　　AllthiswasbroughthometoDonQuixotebytheburstingofhisstitches；however，hecomfortedhimselfonperceivingthatSanchohadleftbehindapairoftravellingboots，whichheresolvedtowearthenextday。Atlasthewenttobed，outofspiritsandheavyatheart，asmuchbecausehemissedSanchoasbecauseoftheirreparabledisastertohisstockings，thestitchesofwhichhewouldhaveeventakenupwithsilkofanothercolour，whichisoneofthegreatestsignsofpovertyagentlemancanshowinthecourseofhisnever-failingembarrassments。Heputoutthecandles；butthenightwaswarmandhecouldnotsleep；herosefromhisbedandopenedslightlyagratedwindowthatlookedoutonabeautifulgarden，andashedidsoheperceivedandheardpeoplewalkingandtalkinginthegarden。Hesethimselftolistenattentively，andthosebelowraisedtheirvoicessothathecouldhearthesewords：
　　“Urgemenottosing，Emerencia，forthouknowestthateversincethisstrangerenteredthecastleandmyeyesbeheldhim，Icannotsingbutonlyweep；besidesmyladyisalightratherthanaheavysleeper，andIwouldnotforallthewealthoftheworldthatshefoundushere；andevenifshewereasleepanddidnotwaken，mysingingwouldbeinvain，ifthisstrangeAEneas，whohascomeintomyneighbourhoodtofloutme，sleepsonandwakensnottohearit。“
　　“Heednotthat，dearAltisidora，“repliedavoice；“theduchessisnodoubtasleep，andeverybodyinthehousesavethelordofthyheartanddisturberofthysoul；forjustnowIperceivedhimopenthegratedwindowofhischamber，sohemustbeawake；sing，mypoorsufferer，inalowsweettonetotheaccompanimentofthyharp；andeveniftheduchesshearsuswecanlaytheblameontheheatofthenight。“
　　“Thatisnotthepoint，Emerencia，“repliedAltisidora，“itisthatIwouldnotthatmysingingshouldlaybaremyheart，andthatIshouldbethoughtalightandwantonmaidenbythosewhoknownotthemightypoweroflove；butcomewhatmay；betterablushonthecheeksthanasoreintheheart；“andhereaharpsoftlytouchedmadeitselfheard。AshelistenedtoallthisDonQuixotewasinastateofbreathlessamazement，forimmediatelythecountlessadventureslikethis，withwindows，gratings，gardens，serenades，lovemakings，andlanguishings，thathehadreadofinhistrashybooksofchivalry，cametohismind。Heatonceconcludedthatsomedamseloftheduchess'swasinlovewithhim，andthathermodestyforcedhertokeepherpassionsecret。Hetrembledlestheshouldfall，andmadeaninwardresolutionnottoyield；andcommendinghimselfwithallhismightandsoultohisladyDulcineahemadeuphismindtolistentothemusic；andtoletthemknowhewastherehegaveapretendedsneeze，atwhichthedamselswerenotalittledelighted，foralltheywantedwasthatDonQuixoteshouldhearthem。Sohavingtunedtheharp，Altisidora，runningherhandacrossthestrings，beganthisballad：
　　Othouthatartaboveinbed，Betweenthehollandsheets，A-lyingtherefromnighttillmorn，Withoutstretchedlegsasleep；
　　Othou，mostvaliantknightofallThefamedMancheganbreed，OfpurityandvirtuemoreThangoldofAraby；
　　Giveearuntoasufferingmaid，Well-grownbutevil-starr'd，ForthosetwosunsofthinehavelitAfirewithinherheart。
　　Adventuresseekingthoudostrove，Toothersbringingwoe；
　　Thouscatterestwounds，but，ah，thebalmTohealthemdostwithhold！
　　Say，valiantyouth，andsomayGodThyenterprisesspeed，DidstthouthelightmidLibya'ssandsOrJaca'srocksfirstsee？
　　Didscalyserpentsgivetheesuck？
　　Whonursedtheewhenababe？
　　Wertcradledintheforestrude，Orgloomymountaincave？
　　ODulcineamaybeproud，Thatplumpandlustymaid；
　　ForshealonehathhadthepowerAtigerfiercetotame。
　　AndsheforthisshallfamousbeFromTagustoJarama，FromManzanarestoGenil，FromDuerotoArlanza。
　　FainwouldIchangewithher，andgiveApetticoattoboot，ThebestandbravestthatIhave，Alltrimmedwithgoldgalloon。
　　OfortobethehappyfairThymightyarmsenfold，OrevensitbesidethybedAndscratchthydustypoll！
　　Irave，-tofavourssuchastheseUnworthytoaspire；
　　ThyfeettoticklewereenoughForonesomeanasI。
　　Whatcaps，whatslipperssilver-laced，WouldIontheebestow！
　　Whatdamaskbreechesmakeforthee；
　　Whatfinelonghollandcloaks！
　　AndIwouldgivetheepearlsthatshouldAsbigasoak-gallsshow；
　　SomatchlessbigthateachmightwellBecalledthegreat“Alone。“
　　MancheganNero，looknotdownFromthyTarpeianRockUponthisburningheart，noraddThefuelofthywrath。
　　AvirginsoftandyoungamI，Notyetfifteenyearsold；
　　I'monlythreemonthspastfourteen，Iswearuponmysoul。
　　IhobblenotnordoIlimp，AllblemishI'mwithout，AndasIwalkmylilylocksAretrailingontheground。
　　Andthoughmynoseberatherflat，Andthoughmymouthbewide，MyteethliketopazesexaltMybeautytothesky。
　　Thouknowestthatmyvoiceissweet，Thatisifthoudosthear；
　　AndIammouldedinaformSomewhatbelowthemean。
　　Thesecharms，andmanymore，arethine，Spoilstothyspearandbowall；
　　AdamselofthishouseamI，BynameAltisidora。
　　Herethelayoftheheart-strickenAltisidoracametoanend，whilethewarmlywooedDonQuixotebegantofeelalarm；andwithadeepsighhesaidtohimself，“OthatIshouldbesuchanunluckyknightthatnodamselcanseteyesonmebutfallsinlovewithme！
　　OthatthepeerlessDulcineashouldbesounfortunatethattheycannotletherenjoymyincomparableconstancyinpeace！Whatwouldyewithher，yequeens？Whydoyepersecuteher，yeempresses？Whyyepursueher，yevirginsoffromfourteentofifteen？Leavetheunhappybeingtotriumph，rejoiceandgloryinthelotlovehasbeenpleasedtobestowuponherinsurrenderingmyheartandyieldingupmysoultoher。Yelove-smittenhost，knowthattoDulcineaonlyIamdoughandsugar-paste，flinttoallothers；forherIamhoney，foryoualoes。
　　FormeDulcineaaloneisbeautiful，wise，virtuous，graceful，andhigh-bred，andallothersareill-favoured，foolish，light，andlow-born。Naturesentmeintotheworldtobehersandnoother's；
　　Altisidoramayweeporsing，theladyforwhosesaketheybelabouredmeinthecastleoftheenchantedMoormaygivewaytodespair，butImustbeDulcinea's，boiledorroast，pure，courteous，andchaste，inspiteofallthemagic-workingpowersonearth。“Andwiththatheshutthewindowwithabang，and，asmuchoutoftemperandoutofsortsasifsomegreatmisfortunehadbefallenhim，stretchedhimselfonhisbed，wherewewillleavehimforthepresent，asthegreatSanchoPanza，whoisabouttosetuphisfamousgovernment，nowdemandsourattention。
　　CHAPTERXLV
　　OFHOWTHEGREATSANCHOPANZATOOKPOSSESSIONOFHISISLAND，AND
　　OFHOWHEMADEABEGINNINGINGOVERNING
　　OPERPETUALdiscovereroftheantipodes，torchoftheworld，eyeofheaven，sweetstimulatorofthewater-coolers！Thimbraeushere，Phoebusthere，nowarcher，nowphysician，fatherofpoetry，inventorofmusic；thouthatalwaysrisestand，notwithstandingappearances，neversettest！Tothee，OSun，bywhoseaidmanbegettethman，totheeIappealtohelpmeandlightenthedarknessofmywitthatImaybeabletoproceedwithscrupulousexactitudeingivinganaccountofthegreatSanchoPanza'sgovernment；forwithouttheeIfeelmyselfweak，feeble，anduncertain。
　　Tocometothepoint，then-Sanchowithallhisattendantsarrivedatavillageofsomethousandinhabitants，andoneofthelargestthedukepossessed。TheyinformedhimthatitwascalledtheislandofBarataria，eitherbecausethenameofthevillagewasBaratario，orbecauseofthejokebywayofwhichthegovernmenthadbeenconferreduponhim。Onreachingthegatesofthetown，whichwasawalledone，themunicipalitycameforthtomeethim，thebellsrangoutapeal，andtheinhabitantsshowedeverysignofgeneralsatisfaction；andwithgreatpomptheyconductedhimtotheprincipalchurchtogivethankstoGod，andthenwithburlesqueceremoniestheypresentedhimwiththekeysofthetown，andacknowledgedhimasperpetualgovernoroftheislandofBarataria。Thecostume，thebeard，andthefatsquatfigureofthenewgovernorastonishedallthosewhowerenotinthesecret，andevenallwhowere，andtheywerenotafew。Finally，leadinghimoutofthechurchtheycarriedhimtothejudgmentseatandseatedhimonit，andtheduke'smajordomosaidtohim，“Itisanancientcustominthisisland，senorgovernor，thathewhocomestotakepossessionofthisfamousislandisboundtoansweraquestionwhichshallbeputtohim，andwhichmustheasomewhatknottyanddifficultone；andbyhisanswerthepeopletakethemeasureoftheirnewgovernor'swit，andhailwithjoyordeplorehisarrivalaccordingly。“
　　WhilethemajordomowasmakingthisspeechSanchowasgazingatseverallargelettersinscribedonthewalloppositehisseat，andashecouldnotreadheaskedwhatthatwasthatwaspaintedonthewall。Theanswerwas，“Senor，thereiswrittenandrecordedthedayonwhichyourlordshiptookpossessionofthisisland，andtheinscriptionsays，'Thisday，theso-and-soofsuch-and-suchamonthandyear，SenorDonSanchoPanzatookpossessionofthisisland；
　　manyyearsmayheenjoyit。'“
　　“AndwhomdotheycallDonSanchoPanza？”askedSancho。
　　“Yourlordship，“repliedthemajordomo；“fornootherPanzabuttheonewhoisnowseatedinthatchairhaseverenteredthisisland。“
　　“Wellthen，letmetellyou，brother，“saidSancho，“Ihaven'tgotthe'Don，'norhasanyoneofmyfamilyeverhadit；mynameisplainSanchoPanza，andSanchowasmyfather'sname，andSanchowasmygrandfather'sandtheywereallPanzas，withoutanyDonsorDonastackedon；IsuspectthatinthisislandtherearemoreDonsthanstones；butnevermind；GodknowswhatImean，andmaybeifmygovernmentlastsfourdaysI'llweedouttheseDonsthatnodoubtareasgreatanuisanceasthemidges，they'resoplenty。Letthemajordomogoonwithhisquestion，andI'llgivethebestanswerI
　　can，whetherthepeopledeploreornot。“
　　Atthisinstanttherecameintocourttwooldmen，onecarryingacanebywayofawalking-stick，andtheonewhohadnosticksaid，“Senor，sometimeagoIlentthisgoodmantengold-crownsingoldtogratifyhimanddohimaservice，ontheconditionthathewastoreturnthemtomewheneverIshouldaskforthem。AlongtimepassedbeforeIaskedforthem，forIwouldnotputhimtoanygreaterstraitstoreturnthemthanhewasinwhenIlentthemtohim；butthinkinghewasgrowingcarelessaboutpaymentIaskedforthemonceandseveraltimes；andnotonlywillhenotgivethemback，buthedeniesthatheowesthem，andsaysIneverlenthimanysuchcrowns；
　　orifIdid，thatherepaidthem；andIhavenowitnesseseitheroftheloan，orthepayment，forheneverpaidme；Iwantyourworshiptoputhimtohisoath，andifheswearshereturnedthemtomeIforgivehimthedebthereandbeforeGod。“
　　“Whatsayyoutothis，goodoldman，youwiththestick？”saidSancho。
　　Towhichtheoldmanreplied，“Iadmit，senor，thathelentthemtome；butletyourworshiploweryourstaff，andasheleavesittomyoath，I'llswearthatIgavethemback，andpaidhimreallyandtruly。“
　　Thegovernorloweredthestaff，andashedidsotheoldmanwhohadthestickhandedittotheotheroldmantoholdforhimwhileheswore，asifhefounditinhisway；andthenlaidhishandonthecrossofthestaff，sayingthatitwastruethetencrownsthatweredemandedofhimhadbeenlenthim；butthathehadwithhisownhandgiventhembackintothehandoftheother，andthathe，notrecollectingit，wasalwaysaskingforthem。
　　Seeingthisthegreatgovernoraskedthecreditorwhatanswerhehadtomaketowhathisopponentsaid。Hesaidthatnodoubthisdebtorhadtoldthetruth，forhebelievedhimtobeanhonestmanandagoodChristian，andhehimselfmusthaveforgottenwhenandhowhehadgivenhimbackthecrowns；andthatfromthattimeforthhewouldmakenofurtherdemanduponhim。
　　Thedebtortookhisstickagain，andbowinghisheadleftthecourt。
　　Observingthis，andhow，withoutanotherword，hemadeoff，andobservingtootheresignationoftheplaintiff，Sanchoburiedhisheadinhisbosomandremainedforashortspaceindeepthought，withtheforefingerofhisrighthandonhisbrowandnose；thenheraisedhisheadandbadethemcallbacktheoldmanwiththestick，forhehadalreadytakenhisdeparture。Theybroughthimback，andassoonasSanchosawhimhesaid，“Honestman，givemethatstick，forIwantit。“
　　“Willingly，“saidtheoldman；“hereitissenor，“andheputitintohishand。
　　Sanchotookitand，handingittotheotheroldman，saidtohim，“Go，andGodbewithyou；fornowyouarepaid。“
　　“I，senor！”returnedtheoldman；“why，isthiscaneworthtengold-crowns？”
　　“Yes，“saidthegovernor，“orifnotIamthegreatestdoltintheworld；nowyouwillseewhetherIhavegottheheadpiecetogovernawholekingdom；“andheorderedthecanetobebrokenintwo，there，inthepresenceofall。Itwasdone，andinthemiddleofittheyfoundtengold-crowns。Allwerefilledwithamazement，andlookedupontheirgovernorasanotherSolomon。Theyaskedhimhowhehadcometotheconclusionthatthetencrownswereinthecane；hereplied，thatobservinghowtheoldmanwhosworegavethesticktohisopponentwhilehewastakingtheoath，andsworethathehadreallyandtrulygivenhimthecrowns，andhowassoonashehaddoneswearingheaskedforthestickagain，itcameintohisheadthatthesumdemandedmustbeinsideit；andfromthishesaiditmightbeseenthatGodsometimesguidesthosewhogovernintheirjudgments，eventhoughtheymaybefools；besideshehadhimselfheardthecurateofhisvillagementionjustsuchanothercase，andhehadsogoodamemory，thatifitwasnotthatheforgoteverythinghewishedtoremember，therewouldnotbesuchamemoryinalltheisland。Toconclude，theoldmenwentoff，onecrestfallen，andtheotherinhighcontentment，allwhowerepresentwereastonished，andhewhowasrecordingthewords，deeds，andmovementsofSanchocouldnotmakeuphismindwhetherhewastolookuponhimandsethimdownasafoolorasamanofsense。
　　Assoonasthiscasewasdisposedof，therecameintocourtawomanholdingonwithatightgriptoamandressedlikeawell-to-docattledealer，andshecameforwardmakingagreatoutcryandexclaiming，“Justice，senorgovernor，justice！andifIdon'tgetitonearthI'llgolookforitinheaven。Senorgovernorofmysoul，thiswickedmancaughtmeinthemiddleofthefieldshereandusedmybodyasifitwasanill-washedrag，and，woeisme！gotfrommewhatIhadkeptthesethree-and-twentyyearsandmore，defendingitagainstMoorsandChristians，nativesandstrangers；
　　andIalwaysashardasanoak，andkeepingmyselfaspureasasalamanderinthefire，orwoolamongthebrambles，forthisgoodfellowtocomenowwithcleanhandstohandleme！”
　　“Itremainstobeprovedwhetherthisgallanthascleanhandsornot，“saidSancho；andturningtothemanheaskedhimwhathehadtosayinanswertothewoman'scharge。
　　Heallinconfusionmadeanswer，“Sirs，Iamapoorpigdealer，andthismorningIleftthevillagetosellsavingyourpresence
　　fourpigs，andbetweenduesandcribbingstheygotoutofmelittlelessthantheworthofthem。AsIwasreturningtomyvillageIfellinontheroadwiththisgooddame，andthedevilwhomakesacoilandamessoutofeverything，yokedustogether。Ipaidherfairly，butshenotcontentedlaidholdofmeandneverletgountilshebroughtmehere；shesaysIforcedher，butsheliesbytheoathIswearoramreadytoswear；andthisisthewholetruthandeveryparticleofit。“
　　Thegovernoronthisaskedhimifhehadanymoneyinsilverabouthim；hesaidhehadabouttwentyducatsinaleatherpurseinhisbosom。Thegovernorbadehimtakeitoutandhandittothecomplainant；heobeyedtrembling；thewomantookit，andmakingathousandsalaamstoallandprayingtoGodforthelonglifeandhealthofthesenorgovernorwhohadsuchregardfordistressedorphansandvirgins，shehurriedoutofcourtwiththepursegraspedinbothherhands，firstlooking，however，toseeifthemoneyitcontainedwassilver。
　　AssoonasshewasgoneSanchosaidtothecattledealer，whosetearswerealreadystartingandwhoseeyesandheartwerefollowinghispurse，“Goodfellow，goafterthatwomanandtakethepursefromher，byforceeven，andcomebackwithithere；“andhedidnotsayittoonewhowasafoolordeaf，forthemanwasofflikeaflashoflightning，andrantodoashewasbid。
　　Allthebystanderswaitedanxiouslytoseetheendofthecase，andpresentlybothmanandwomancamebackatevenclosergripsthanbefore，shewithherpetticoatupandthepurseinthelapofit，andhestrugglinghardtotakeitfromher，butalltonopurpose，sostoutwasthewoman'sdefence，sheallthewhilecryingout，“JusticefromGodandtheworld！seehere，senorgovernor，theshamelessnessandboldnessofthisvillain，whointhemiddleofthetown，inthemiddleofthestreet，wantedtotakefrommethepurseyourworshipbadehimgiveme。“
　　“Anddidhetakeit？”askedthegovernor。
　　“Takeit！”saidthewoman；“I'dletmylifebetakenfrommesoonerthanthepurse。AprettychildI'dbe！It'sanothersortofcattheymustthrowinmyface，andnotthatpoorscurvyknave。Pincersandhammers，malletsandchiselswouldnotgetitoutofmygrip；
　　no，norlions'claws；thesoulfromoutofmybodyfirst！”
　　“Sheisright，“saidtheman；“Iownmyselfbeatenandpowerless；
　　IconfessIhaven'tthestrengthtotakeitfromher；“andheletgohisholdofher。
　　Uponthisthegovernorsaidtothewoman，“Letmeseethatpurse，myworthyandsturdyfriend。“Shehandedittohimatonce，andthegovernorreturnedittotheman，andsaidtotheunforcedmistressofforce，“Sister，ifyouhadshownasmuch，oronlyhalfasmuch，spiritandvigourindefendingyourbodyasyouhaveshownindefendingthatpurse，thestrengthofHerculescouldnothaveforcedyou。Beoff，andGodspeedyou，andbadlucktoyou，anddon'tshowyourfaceinallthisisland，orwithinsixleaguesofitonanyside，underpainoftwohundredlashes；beoffatonce，Isay，youshameless，cheatingshrew。“
　　Thewomanwascowedandwentoffdisconsolately，hangingherhead；
　　andthegovernorsaidtotheman，“Honestman，gohomewithyourmoney，andGodspeedyou；andforthefuture，ifyoudon'twanttoloseit，seethatyoudon'ttakeitintoyourheadtoyokewithanybody。“Themanthankedhimasclumsilyashecouldandwenthisway，andthebystanderswereagainfilledwithadmirationattheirnewgovernor'sjudgmentsandsentences。
　　Next，twomen，oneapparentlyafarmlabourer，andtheotheratailor，forhehadapairofshearsinhishand，presentedthemselvesbeforehim，andthetailorsaid，“Senorgovernor，thislabourerandIcomebeforeyourworshipbyreasonofthishonestmancomingtomyshopyesterdayforsavingeverybody'spresenceI'mapassedtailor，Godbethanked，andputtingapieceofclothintomyhandsandaskingme，'Senor，willtherebeenoughinthisclothtomakemeacap？'MeasuringtheclothIsaidtherewould。Heprobablysuspected-asIsupposed，andIsupposedright-thatIwantedtostealsomeofthecloth，ledtothinksobyhisownrogueryandthebadopinionpeoplehaveoftailors；andhetoldmetoseeiftherewouldheenoughfortwo。Iguessedwhathewouldbeat，andIsaid'yes。'
　　He，stillfollowinguphisoriginalunworthynotion，wentonaddingcapaftercap，andI'yes'after'yes，'untilwegotasfarasfive。
　　Hehasjustthismomentcomeforthem；Igavethemtohim，buthewon'tpaymeforthemaking；onthecontrary，hecallsuponmetopayhim，orelsereturnhiscloth。“
　　“Isallthistrue，brother？”saidSancho。
　　“Yes，“repliedtheman；“butwillyourworshipmakehimshowthefivecapshehasmademe？”
　　“Withallmyheart，“saidthetailor；anddrawinghishandfromunderhiscloakheshowedfivecapsstuckuponthefivefingersofit，andsaid，“therearethecapsthisgoodmanasksfor；andbyGodanduponmyconscienceIhaven'tascrapofclothleft，andI'lllettheworkbeexaminedbytheinspectorsofthetrade。“
　　Allpresentlaughedatthenumberofcapsandthenoveltyofthesuit；Sanchosethimselftothinkforamoment，andthensaid，“Itseemstomethatinthiscaseitisnotnecessarytodeliverlong-windedarguments，butonlytogiveoff-handthejudgmentofanhonestman；andsomydecisionisthatthetailorlosethemakingandthelabourerthecloth，andthatthecapsgototheprisonersinthegaol，andlettherebenomoreaboutit。“
　　Ifthepreviousdecisionaboutthecattledealer'spurseexcitedtheadmirationofthebystanders，thisprovokedtheirlaughter；however，thegovernor'sorderswereafterallexecuted。Allthis，havingbeentakendownbyhischronicler，wasatoncedespatchedtotheduke，whowaslookingoutforitwithgreateagerness；andhereletusleavethegoodSancho；forhismaster，sorelytroubledinmindbyAltisidora'smusic，haspressingclaimsuponusnow。
　　CHAPTERXLVI
　　OFTHETERRIBLEBELLANDCATFRIGHTTHATDONQUIXOTEGOTINTHE
　　COURSEOFTHEENAMOUREDALTISIDORA'SWOOING
　　WEleftDonQuixotewrappedupinthereflectionswhichthemusicoftheenamournedmaidAltisidorahadgivenriseto。Hewenttobedwiththem，andjustlikefleastheywouldnotlethimsleeporgetamoment'srest，andthebrokenstitchesofhisstockingshelpedthem。
　　ButasTimeisfleetandnoobstaclecanstayhiscourse，hecameridingonthehours，andmorningverysoonarrived。SeeingwhichDonQuixotequittedthesoftdown，and，nowiseslothful，dressedhimselfinhischamoissuitandputonhistravellingbootstohidethedisastertohisstockings。Hethrewoverhimhisscarletmantle，putonhisheadamonteraofgreenvelvettrimmedwithsilveredging，flungacrosshisshoulderthebaldricwithhisgoodtrenchantsword，tookupalargerosarythathealwayscarriedwithhim，andwithgreatsolemnityandprecisionofgaitproceededtotheantechamberwherethedukeandduchesswerealreadydressedandwaitingforhim。Butashepassedthroughagallery，Altisidoraandtheotherdamsel，herfriend，werelyinginwaitforhim，andtheinstantAltisidorasawhimshepretendedtofaint，whileherfriendcaughtherinherlap，andbeganhastilyunlacingthebosomofherdress。
　　DonQuixoteobservedit，andapproachingthemsaid，“Iknowverywellwhatthisseizurearisesfrom。“
　　“Iknownotfromwhat，“repliedthefriend，“forAltisidoraisthehealthiestdamselinallthishouse，andIhaveneverheardhercomplainallthetimeIhaveknownher。Aplagueonalltheknights-errantintheworld，iftheybeallungrateful！Goaway，SenorDonQuixote；forthispoorchildwillnotcometoherselfagainsolongasyouarehere。“
　　TowhichDonQuixotereturned，“Domethefavour，senora，toletalutebeplacedinmychamberto-night；andIwillcomfortthispoormaidentothebestofmypower；forintheearlystagesofloveapromptdisillusionisanapprovedremedy；“andwiththisheretired，soasnottoberemarkedbyanywhomightseehimthere。
　　HehadscarcelywithdrawnwhenAltisidora，recoveringfromherswoon，saidtohercompanion，“Thelutemustbeleft，fornodoubtDonQuixoteintendstogiveussomemusic；andbeinghisitwillnotbebad。“
　　Theywentatoncetoinformtheduchessofwhatwasgoingon，andoftheluteDonQuixoteaskedfor，andshe，delightedbeyondmeasure，plottedwiththedukeandhertwodamselstoplayhimatrickthatshouldbeamusingbutharmless；andinhighgleetheywaitedfornight，whichcamequicklyasthedayhadcome；andasfortheday，thedukeandduchessspentitincharmingconversationwithDonQuixote。
　　Wheneleveno'clockcame，DonQuixotefoundaguitarinhischamber；
　　hetriedit，openedthewindow，andperceivedthatsomepersonswerewalkinginthegarden；andhavingpassedhisfingersoverthefretsoftheguitarandtuneditaswellashecould，hespatandclearedhischest，andthenwithavoicealittlehoarsebutfull-toned，hesangthefollowingballad，whichhehadhimselfthatdaycomposed：
　　MightyLovetheheartsofmaidensDothunsettleandperplex，AndtheinstrumentheusesMostofallisidleness。
　　Sewing，stitching，anylabour，Havingalwaysworktodo，TothepoisonLoveinstillethIstheantidotemostsure。
　　Andtoproper-mindedmaidensWhodesirethematron'snameModesty'samarriageportion，Modestytheirhighestpraise。
　　Menofprudenceanddiscretion，Courtiersgayandgallantknights，Withthewantondamselsdally，Butthemodesttaketowife。
　　Therearepassions，transient，fleeting，Lovesinhostelriesdeclar'd，Sunriseloves，withsunsetended，Whentheguesthathgonehisway。
　　Lovethatspringsupswiftandsudden，Hereto-day，to-morrowflown，Passes，leavesnotracebehindit，Leavesnoimageonthesoul。
　　PaintingthatislaidonpaintingMakethnodisplayorshow；
　　Whereonebeauty'sinpossessionTherenoothercantakehold。
　　DulcineadelTobosoPaintedonmyheartIwear；
　　Neverfromitstablets，never，Canherimagebeeras'd。
　　ThequalityofallinloversMostesteemedisconstancy；
　　'Tisbythisthatloveworkswonders，Thisexaltsthemtotheskies。
　　DonQuixotehadgotsofarwithhissong，towhichtheduke，theduchess，Altisidora，andnearlythewholehouseholdofthecastlewerelistening，whenallofasuddenfromagalleryabovethatwasexactlyoverhiswindowtheyletdownacordwithmorethanahundredbellsattachedtoit，andimmediatelyafterthatdischargedagreatsackfullofcats，whichalsohadbellsofsmallersizetiedtotheirtails。Suchwasthedinofthebellsandthesquallingofthecats，thatthoughthedukeandduchesswerethecontriversofthejoketheywerestartledbyit，whileDonQuixotestoodparalysedwithfear；
　　andasluckwouldhaveit，twoorthreeofthecatsmadetheirwayinthroughthegratingofhischamber，andflyingfromonesidetotheother，madeitseemasiftherewasalegionofdevilsatlargeinit。
　　Theyextinguishedthecandlesthatwereburningintheroom，andrushedaboutseekingsomewayofescape；thecordwiththelargebellsneverceasedrisingandfalling；andmostofthepeopleofthecastle，notknowingwhatwasreallythematter，wereattheirwits'endwithastonishment。DonQuixotesprangtohisfeet，anddrawinghissword，beganmakingpassesatthegrating，shoutingout，“Avaunt，malignantenchanters！avaunt，yewitchcraft-workingrabble！IamDonQuixoteofLaMancha，againstwhomyourevilmachinationsavailnotnorhaveanypower。“Andturninguponthecatsthatwererunningabouttheroom，hemadeseveralcutsatthem。Theydashedatthegratingandescapedbyit，saveonethat，findingitselfhardpressedbytheslashesofDonQuixote'ssword，flewathisfaceandheldontohisnosetoothandnail，withthepainofwhichhebegantoshouthisloudest。Thedukeandduchesshearingthis，andguessingwhatitwas，ranwithallhastetohisroom，andasthepoorgentlemanwasstrivingwithallhismighttodetachthecatfromhisface，theyopenedthedoorwithamaster-keyandwentinwithlightsandwitnessedtheunequalcombat。Thedukeranforwardtopartthecombatants，butDonQuixotecriedoutaloud，“Letnoonetakehimfromme；leavemehandtohandwiththisdemon，thiswizard，thisenchanter；Iwillteachhim，Imyself，whoDonQuixoteofLaManchais。“Thecat，however，nevermindingthesethreats，snarledandheldon；butatlastthedukepulleditoffandflungitoutofthewindow。
　　DonQuixotewasleftwithafaceasfullofholesasasieveandanosenotinverygoodcondition，andgreatlyvexedthattheydidnotlethimfinishthebattlehehadbeensostoutlyfightingwiththatvillainofanenchanter。TheysentforsomeoilofJohn'swort，andAltisidoraherselfwithherownfairhandsbandagedallthewoundedparts；andasshedidsoshesaidtohiminalowvoice。“Allthesemishapshavebefallenthee，hardheartedknight，forthesinofthyinsensibilityandobstinacy；andGodgrantthysquireSanchomayforgettowhiphimself，sothatthatdearlybelovedDulcineaofthinemayneverbereleasedfromherenchantment，thatthoumayestnevercometoherbed，atleastwhileIwhoadoretheeamalive。“
　　ToallthisDonQuixotemadenoanswerexcepttoheavedeepsighs，andthenstretchedhimselfonhisbed，thankingthedukeandduchessfortheirkindness，notbecausehestoodinanyfearofthatbell-ringingrabbleofenchantersincatshape，butbecauseherecognisedtheirgoodintentionsincomingtohisrescue。Thedukeandduchesslefthimtoreposeandwithdrewgreatlygrievedattheunfortunateresultofthejoke；astheyneverthoughttheadventurewouldhavefallensoheavyonDonQuixoteorcosthimsodear，foritcosthimfivedaysofconfinementtohisbed，duringwhichhehadanotheradventure，pleasanterthanthelateone，whichhischroniclerwillnotrelatejustnowinorderthathemayturnhisattentiontoSanchoPanza，whowasproceedingwithgreatdiligenceanddrolleryinhisgovernment。
　　CHAPTERXLVII
　　WHEREINISCONTINUEDTHEACCOUNTOFHOWSANCHOPANZACONDUCTED
　　HIMSELFINHISGOVERNMENT
　　THEhistorysaysthatfromthejusticecourttheycarriedSanchotoasumptuouspalace，whereinaspaciouschambertherewasatablelaidoutwithroyalmagnificence。TheclarionssoundedasSanchoenteredtheroom，andfourpagescameforwardtopresenthimwithwaterforhishands，whichSanchoreceivedwithgreatdignity。Themusicceased，andSanchoseatedhimselfattheheadofthetable，fortherewasonlythatseatplaced，andnomorethanonecoverlaid。Apersonage，whoitappearedafterwardswasaphysician，placedhimselfstandingbyhissidewithawhalebonewandinhishand。
　　Theythenliftedupafinewhiteclothcoveringfruitandagreatvarietyofdishesofdifferentsorts；onewholookedlikeastudentsaidgrace，andapageputalacedbibonSancho，whileanotherwhoplayedthepartofheadcarverplacedadishoffruitbeforehim。
　　Buthardlyhadhetastedamorselwhenthemanwiththewandtouchedtheplatewithit，andtheytookitawayfrombeforehimwiththeutmostcelerity。Thecarver，however，broughthimanotherdish，andSanchoproceededtotryit；butbeforehecouldgetatit，nottosaytasteit，alreadythewandhadtoucheditandapagehadcarrieditoffwiththesamepromptitudeasthefruit。Sanchoseeingthiswaspuzzled，andlookingfromonetoanotheraskedifthisdinnerwastobeeatenafterthefashionofajugglerytrick。
　　Tothishewiththewandreplied，“Itisnottobeeaten，senorgovernor，exceptasisusualandcustomaryinotherislandswheretherearegovernors。I，senor，amaphysician，andIampaidasalaryinthisislandtoserveitsgovernorsassuch，andIhaveamuchgreaterregardfortheirhealththanformyown，studyingdayandnightandmakingmyselfacquaintedwiththegovernor'sconstitution，inordertobeabletocurehimwhenhefallssick。ThechiefthingIhavetodoistoattendathisdinnersandsuppersandallowhimtoeatwhatappearstometobefitforhim，andkeepfromhimwhatIthinkwilldohimharmandbeinjurioustohisstomach；andthereforeIorderedthatplateoffruittoberemovedasbeingtoomoist，andthatotherdishIorderedtoheremovedasbeingtoohotandcontainingmanyspicesthatstimulatethirst；forhewhodrinksmuchkillsandconsumestheradicalmoisturewhereinlifeconsists。“
　　“Wellthen，“saidSancho，“thatdishofroastpartridgestherethatseemssosavourywillnotdomeanyharm。“
　　Tothisthephysicianreplied，“OfthosemylordthegovernorshallnoteatsolongasIlive。“
　　“Whyso？”saidSancho。
　　“Because，“repliedthedoctor，“ourmasterHippocrates，thepolestarandbeaconofmedicine，saysinoneofhisaphorismsomnissaturatiomala，perdicisautempessima，whichmeans'allrepletionisbad，butthatofpartridgeistheworstofall。“
　　“Inthatcase，“saidSancho，“letsenordoctorseeamongthedishesthatareonthetablewhatwilldomemostgoodandleastharm，andletmeeatit，withouttappingitwithhisstick；forbythelifeofthegovernor，andsomayGodsuffermetoenjoyit，butI'mdyingofhunger；andinspiteofthedoctorandallhemaysay，todenymefoodisthewaytotakemylifeinsteadofprolongingit。“
　　“Yourworshipisright，senorgovernor，“saidthephysician；“andthereforeyourworship，Iconsider，shouldnoteatofthosestewedrabbitsthere，becauseitisafurrykindoffood；ifthatvealwerenotroastedandservedwithpickles，youmighttryit；butitisoutofthequestion。“
　　“Thatbigdishthatissmokingfartheroff，“saidSancho，“seemstometobeanollapodrida，andoutofthediversityofthingsinsuchollas，Ican'tfailtolightuponsomethingtastyandgoodforme。“
　　“Absit，“saidthedoctor；“farfromusbeanysuchbasethought！
　　Thereisnothingintheworldlessnourishingthananollapodrida；tocanons，orrectorsofcolleges，orpeasants'weddingswithyourollaspodridas，butletushavenoneofthemonthetablesofgovernors，whereeverythingthatispresentshouldbedelicateandrefined；andthereasonis，thatalways，everywhereandbyeverybody，simplemedicinesaremoreesteemedthancompoundones，forwecannotgowronginthosethataresimple，whileinthecompoundwemay，bymerelyalteringthequantityofthethingscomposingthem。ButwhatIamofopinionthegovernorshouldcatnowinordertopreserveandfortifyhishealthisahundredorsoofwafercakesandafewthinslicesofconserveofquinces，whichwillsettlehisstomachandhelphisdigestion。“
　　Sanchoonhearingthisthrewhimselfbackinhischairandsurveyedthedoctorsteadily，andinasolemntoneaskedhimwhathisnamewasandwherehehadstudied。
　　Hereplied，“Myname，senorgovernor，isDoctorPedroReciodeAgueroIamanativeofaplacecalledTirteafuerawhichliesbetweenCaracuelandAlmodovardelCampo，ontheright-handside，andIhavethedegreeofdoctorfromtheuniversityofOsuna。“
　　TowhichSancho，glowingalloverwithrage，returned，“ThenletDoctorPedroReciodeMalaguero，nativeofTirteafuera，aplacethat'sontheright-handsideaswegofromCaracueltoAlmodovardelCampo，graduateofOsuna，getoutofmypresenceatonce；orIswearbythesunI'lltakeacudgel，andbydintofblows，beginningwithhim，I'llnotleaveadoctorinthewholeisland；atleastofthoseIknowtobeignorant；forastolearned，wise，sensiblephysicians，themIwillreverenceandhonourasdivinepersons。OncemoreIsayletPedroReciogetoutofthisorI'lltakethischairIamsittingonandbreakitoverhishead。Andiftheycallmetoaccountforit，I'llclearmyselfbysayingIservedGodinkillingabaddoctor-ageneralexecutioner。Andnowgivemesomethingtoeat，orelsetakeyourgovernment；foratradethatdoesnotfeeditsmasterisnotworthtwobeans。“
　　Thedoctorwasdismayedwhenhesawthegovernorinsuchapassion，andhewouldhavemadeaTirteafueraoutoftheroombutthatthesameinstantapost-hornsoundedinthestreet；andthecarverputtinghisheadoutofthewindowturnedroundandsaid，“It'sacourierfrommylordtheduke，nodoubtwithsomedespatchofimportance。“
　　Thecouriercameinallsweatingandflurried，andtakingapaperfromhisbosom，placeditinthegovernor'shands。Sanchohandedittothemajordomoandbadehimreadthesuperscription，whichranthus：ToDonSanchoPanza，GovernoroftheIslandofBarataria，intohisownhandsorthoseofhissecretary。Sanchowhenheheardthissaid，“Whichofyouismysecretary？”“Iam，senor，“saidoneofthosepresent，“forIcanreadandwrite，andamaBiscayan。““Withthataddition，“saidSancho，“youmightbesecretarytotheemperorhimself；openthispaperandseewhatitsays。“Thenew-bornsecretaryobeyed，andhavingreadthecontentssaidthematterwasonetobediscussedinprivate。Sanchoorderedthechambertobecleared，themajordomoandthecarveronlyremaining；sothedoctorandtheotherswithdrew，andthenthesecretaryreadtheletter，whichwasasfollows：
　　Ithascometomyknowledge，SenorDonSanchoPanza，thatcertainenemiesofmineandoftheislandareabouttomakeafuriousattackuponitsomenight，Iknownotwhen。Itbehovesyoutobeonthealertandkeepwatch，thattheysurpriseyounot。Ialsoknowbytrustworthyspiesthatfourpersonshaveenteredthetownindisguiseinordertotakeyourlife，becausetheystandindreadofyourgreatcapacity；
　　keepyoureyesopenandtakeheedwhoapproachesyoutoaddressyou，andeatnothingthatispresentedtoyou。Iwilltakecaretosendyouaidifyoufindyourselfindifficulty，butinallthingsyouwillactasmaybeexpectedofyourjudgment。Fromthisplace，theSixteenthofAugust，atfourinthemorning。
　　Yourfriend，THEDUKE
　　Sanchowasastonished，andthosewhostoodbymadebelievetobesotoo，andturningtothemajordomohesaidtohim，“Whatwehavegottodofirst，anditmustbedoneatonce，istoputDoctorReciointhelock-up；forifanyonewantstokillmeitishe，andbyaslowdeathandtheworstofall，whichishunger。“
　　“Likewise，“saidthecarver，“itismyopinionyourworshipshouldnoteatanythingthatisonthistable，forthewholewasapresentfromsomenuns；andastheysay，'behindthecrossthere'sthedevil。'“
　　“Idon'tdenyit，“saidSancho；“soforthepresentgivemeapieceofbreadandfourpoundsorsoofgrapes；nopoisoncancomeinthem；forthefactisIcan'tgoonwithouteating；andifwearetobepreparedforthesebattlesthatarethreateninguswemustbewellprovisioned；foritisthetripesthatcarrytheheartandnottheheartthetripes。Andyou，secretary，answermylordthedukeandtellhimthatallhiscommandsshallbeobeyedtotheletter，ashedirects；andsayfrommetomyladytheduchessthatIkissherhands，andthatIbegofhernottoforgettosendmyletterandbundletomywifeTeresaPanzabyamessenger；andIwilltakeitasagreatfavourandwillnotfailtoserveherinallthatmayliewithinmypower；andasyouareaboutityoumayencloseakissofthehandtomymasterDonQuixotethathemayseeIamgratefulbread；andasagoodsecretaryandagoodBiscayanyoumayaddwhateveryoulikeandwhateverwillcomeinbest；andnowtakeawaythisclothandgivemesomethingtoeat，andI'llbereadytomeetallthespiesandassassinsandenchantersthatmaycomeagainstmeormyisland。“
　　Atthisinstantapageenteredsaying，“Hereisafarmeronbusiness，whowantstospeaktoyourlordshiponamatterofgreatimportance，hesays。“
　　“It'sveryodd，“saidSancho，“thewaysofthesemenonbusiness；isitpossibletheycanbesuchfoolsasnottoseethatanhourlikethisisnohourforcomingonbusiness？Wewhogovernandwewhoarejudges-arewenotmenoffleshandblood，andarewenottobeallowedthetimerequiredfortakingrest，unlessthey'dhaveusmadeofmarble？ByGodandonmyconscience，ifthegovernmentremainsinmyhandswhichIhaveanotionitwon't，I'llbringmorethanonemanonbusinesstoorder。However，tellthisgoodmantocomein；
　　buttakecarefirstofallthatheisnotsomespyoroneofmyassassins。“
　　“No，mylord，“saidthepage，“forhelookslikeasimplefellow，andeitherIknowverylittleorheisasgoodasgoodbread。“
　　“Thereisnothingtobeafraidof，“saidthemajordomo，“forweareallhere。“
　　“Woulditbepossible，carver，“saidSancho，“nowthatDoctorPedroRecioisnothere，toletmeeatsomethingsolidandsubstantial，ifitwereevenapieceofbreadandanonion？”
　　“To-nightatsupper，“saidthecarver，“theshortcomingsofthedinnershallbemadegood，andyourlordshipshallbefullycontented。“
　　“Godgrantit，“saidSancho。
　　Thefarmernowcamein，awell-favouredmanthatonemightseeathousandleaguesoffwasanhonestfellowandagoodsoul。Thefirstthinghesaidwas，“Whichisthelordgovernorhere？”
　　“Whichshoulditbe，“saidthesecretary，“buthewhoisseatedinthechair？”
　　“ThenIhumblemyselfbeforehim，“saidthefarmer；andgoingonhiskneesheaskedforhishand，tokissit。Sanchorefusedit，andbadehimstandupandsaywhathewanted。Thefarmerobeyed，andthensaid，“Iamafarmer，senor，anativeofMiguelturra，avillagetwoleaguesfromCiudadReal。“
　　“AnotherTirteafuera！”saidSancho；“sayon，brother；IknowMiguelturraverywellIcantellyou，forit'snotveryfarfrommyowntown。“
　　“Thecaseisthis，senor，“continuedthefarmer，“thatbyGod'smercyIammarriedwiththeleaveandlicenceoftheholyRomanCatholicChurch；Ihavetwosons，students，andtheyoungerisstudyingtobecomebachelor，andtheeldertobelicentiate；Iamawidower，formywifedied，ormoreproperlyspeaking，abaddoctorkilledheronmyhands，givingherapurgewhenshewaswithchild；
　　andifithadpleasedGodthatthechildhadbeenborn，andwasaboy，Iwouldhaveputhimtostudyfordoctor，thathemightnotenvyhisbrothersthebachelorandthelicentiate。“
　　“Sothatifyourwifehadnotdied，orhadnotbeenkilled，youwouldnotnowbeawidower，“saidSancho。
　　“No，senor，certainlynot，“saidthefarmer。
　　“We'vegotthatmuchsettled，“saidSancho；“geton，brother，forit'smorebed-timethanbusiness-time。“
　　“Wellthen，“saidthefarmer，“thissonofminewhoisgoingtobeabachelor，fellinloveinthesaidtownwithadamselcalledClaraPerlerina，daughterofAndresPerlerino，averyrichfarmer；andthisnameofPerlerinesdoesnotcometothembyancestryordescent，butbecauseallthefamilyareparalytics，andforabetternametheycallthemPerlerines；thoughtotellthetruththedamselisasfairasanOrientalpearl，andlikeaflowerofthefield，ifyoulookatherontherightside；ontheleftnotsomuch，foronthatsideshewantsaneyethatshelostbysmall-pox；andthoughherfaceisthicklyanddeeplypitted，thosewholovehersaytheyarenotpitsthatarethere，butthegraveswheretheheartsofherloversareburied。Sheissocleanlythatnottosoilherfaceshecarrieshernoseturnedup，astheysay，sothatonewouldfancyitwasrunningawayfromhermouth；andwithallthisshelooksextremelywell，forshehasawidemouth；andbutforwantingtenoradozenteethandgrindersshemightcompareandcompetewiththecomeliest。OfherlipsIsaynothing，fortheyaresofineandthinthat，iflipsmightbereeled，onemightmakeaskeinofthem；butbeingofadifferentcolourfromordinarylipstheyarewonderful，fortheyaremottled，blue，green，andpurple-letmylordthegovernorpardonmeforpaintingsominutelythecharmsofherwhosometimeorotherwillbemydaughter；forIloveher，andIdon'tfindheramiss。“
　　“Paintwhatyouwill，“saidSancho；“Ienjoyyourpainting，andifI
　　haddinedtherecouldbenodessertmoretomytastethanyourportrait。“
　　“ThatIhavestilltofurnish，“saidthefarmer；“butatimewillcomewhenwemaybeableifwearenotnow；andIcantellyou，senor，ifIcouldpainthergracefulnessandhertallfigure，itwouldastonishyou；butthatisimpossiblebecausesheisbentdoublewithherkneesuptohermouth；butforallthatitiseasytoseethatifshecouldstandupshe'dknockherheadagainsttheceiling；andshewouldhavegivenherhandtomybachelorerethis，onlythatshecan'tstretchitout，forit'scontracted；butstillonecanseeitseleganceandfinemakebyitslongfurrowednails。“
　　“Thatwilldo，brother，“saidSancho；“consideryouhavepaintedherfromheadtofoot；whatisityouwantnow？Cometothepointwithoutallthisbeatingaboutthebush，andallthesescrapsandadditions。“
　　“Iwantyourworship，senor，“saidthefarmer，“todomethefavourofgivingmealetterofrecommendationtothegirl'sfather，begginghimtobesogoodastoletthismarriagetakeplace，aswearenotill-matchedeitherinthegiftsoffortuneorofnature；fortotellthetruth，senorgovernor，mysonispossessedofadevil，andthereisnotadaybuttheevilspiritstormenthimthreeorfourtimes；andfromhavingoncefallenintothefire，hehashisfacepuckereduplikeapieceofparchment，andhiseyeswateryandalwaysrunning；buthehasthedispositionofanangel，andifitwasnotforbelabouringandpummellinghimselfhe'dbeasaint。“
　　“Isthereanythingelseyouwant，goodman？”saidSancho。
　　“There'sanotherthingI'dlike，“saidthefarmer，“butI'mafraidtomentionit；however，outitmust；forafterallIcan'tletitberottinginmybreast，comewhatmay。Imean，senor，thatI'dlikeyourworshiptogivemethreehundredorsixhundredducatsasahelptomybachelor'sportion，tohelphiminsettinguphouse；fortheymust，inshort，livebythemselves，withoutbeingsubjecttotheinterferencesoftheirfathers-in-law。“
　　“Justseeifthere'sanythingelseyou'dlike，“saidSancho，“anddon'tholdbackfrommentioningitoutofbashfulnessormodesty。“
　　“No，indeedthereisnot，“saidthefarmer。
　　Themomenthesaidthisthegovernorstartedtohisfeet，andseizingthechairhehadbeensittingonexclaimed，“Byallthat'sgood，youill-bred，boorishDonBumpkin，ifyoudon'tgetoutofthisatonceandhideyourselffrommysight，I'lllayyourheadopenwiththischair。Youwhoresonrascal，youdevil'sownpainter，andisitatthishouryoucometoaskmeforsixhundredducats！
　　HowshouldIhavethem，youstinkingbrute？AndwhyshouldIgivethemtoyouifIhadthem，youknaveandblockhead？WhathaveItodowithMiguelturraorthewholefamilyofthePerlerines？GetoutIsay，orbythelifeofmylordthedukeI'lldoasIsaid。You'renotfromMiguelturra，butsomeknavesentherefromhelltotemptme。Why，youvillain，Ihavenotyethadthegovernmenthalfaday，andyouwantmetohavesixhundredducatsalready！”
　　Thecarvermadesignstothefarmertoleavetheroom，whichhedidwithhisheaddown，andtoallappearanceinterrorlestthegovernorshouldcarryhisthreatsintoeffect，fortherogueknewverywellhowtoplayhispart。
　　ButletusleaveSanchoinhiswrath，andpeacebewiththemall；
　　andletusreturntoDonQuixote，whomweleftwithhisfacebandagedanddoctoredafterthecatwounds，ofwhichhewasnotcuredforeightdays；andononeofthesetherebefellhimwhatCideHametepromisestorelatewiththatexactitudeandtruthwithwhichheiswonttosetfortheverythingconnectedwiththisgreathistory，howeverminuteitmaybe。
　　CHAPTERXLVIII
　　OFWHATBEFELLDONQUIXOTEWITHDONARODRIGUEZ，THEDUCHESS'S
　　DUENNA，TOGETHERWITHOTHEROCCURRENCESWORTHYOFRECORDANDETERNAL
　　REMEMBRANCE
　　EXCEEDINGLYmoodyanddejectedwasthesorelywoundedDonQuixote，withhisfacebandagedandmarked，notbythehandofGod，butbytheclawsofacat，mishapsincidentaltoknight-errantry。Sixdaysheremainedwithoutappearinginpublic，andonenightashelayawakethinkingofhismisfortunesandofAltisidora'spursuitofhim，heperceivedthatsomeonewasopeningthedoorofhisroomwithakey，andheatoncemadeuphismindthattheenamoureddamselwascomingtomakeanassaultuponhischastityandputhimindangeroffailinginthefidelityheowedtohisladyDulcineadelToboso。“No，“
　　saidhe，firmlypersuadedofthetruthofhisideaandhesaiditloudenoughtobeheard，“thegreatestbeautyuponearthshallnotavailtomakemerenouncemyadorationofherwhomIbearstampedandgravedinthecoreofmyheartandthesecretdepthsofmybowels；
　　bethou，ladymine，transformedintoaclumsycountrywench，orintoanymphofgoldenTagusweavingawebofsilkandgold，letMerlinorMontesinosholdtheecaptivewheretheywill；whereerthouart，thouartmine，andwhere'erIam，musthethine。“Theveryinstanthehadutteredthesewords，thedooropened。Hestooduponthebedwrappedfromheadtofootinayellowsatincoverlet，withacaponhishead，andhisfaceandhismoustachestiedup，hisfacebecauseofthescratches，andhismoustachestokeepthemfromdroopingandfallingdown，inwhichtrimhelookedthemostextraordinaryscarecrowthatcouldbeconceived。Hekepthiseyesfixedonthedoor，andjustashewasexpectingtoseethelove-smittenandunhappyAltisidoramakeherappearance，hesawcominginamostvenerableduenna，inalongwhite-borderedveilthatcoveredandenvelopedherfromheadtofoot。Betweenthefingersofherlefthandsheheldashortlightedcandle，whilewithherrightsheshadedittokeepthelightfromhereyes，whichwerecoveredbyspectaclesofgreatsize，andsheadvancedwithnoiselesssteps，treadingverysoftly。
　　DonQuixotekeptaneyeuponherfromhiswatchtower，andobservinghercostumeandnotinghersilence，heconcludedthatitmustbesomewitchorsorceressthatwascominginsuchaguisetoworkhimsomemischief，andhebegancrossinghimselfatagreatrate。
　　Thespectrestilladvanced，andonreachingthemiddleoftheroom，lookedupandsawtheenergywithwhichDonQuixotewascrossinghimself；andifhewasscaredbyseeingsuchafigureashers，shewasterrifiedatthesightofhis；forthemomentshesawhistallyellowformwiththecoverletandthebandagesthatdisfiguredhim，shegavealoudscream，andexclaiming，“Jesus！what'sthisIsee？”
　　letfallthecandleinherfright，andthenfindingherselfinthedark，turnedabouttomakeoff，butstumblingonherskirtsinherconsternation，shemeasuredherlengthwithamightyfall。
　　DonQuixoteinhistrepidationbegansaying，“Iconjurethee，phantom，orwhateverthouart，tellmewhatthouartandwhatthouwouldstwithme。Ifthouartasoulintorment，sayso，andallthatmypowerscandoIwilldoforthee；forIamaCatholicChristianandlovetodogoodtoalltheworld，andtothisendIhaveembracedtheorderofknight-errantrytowhichIbelong，theprovinceofwhichextendstodoinggoodeventosoulsinpurgatory。“
　　Theunfortunateduennahearingherselfthusconjured，byherownfearguessedDonQuixote'sandinalowplaintivevoiceanswered，“SenorDonQuixote-ifsobeyouareindeedDonQuixote-Iamnophantomorspectreorsoulinpurgatory，asyouseemtothink，butDonaRodriguez，duennaofhonourtomyladytheduchess，andIcometoyouwithoneofthosegrievancesyourworshipiswonttoredress。“
　　“Tellme，SenoraDonaRodriguez，“saidDonQuixote，“doyouperchancecometotransactanygo-betweenbusiness？BecauseImusttellyouIamnotavailableforanybody'spurpose，thankstothepeerlessbeautyofmyladyDulcineadelToboso。Inshort，SenoraDonaRodriguez，ifyouwillleaveoutandputasidealllovemessages，youmaygoandlightyourcandleandcomeback，andwewilldiscussallthecommandsyouhaveformeandwhateveryouwish，savingonly，asIsaid，allseductivecommunications。“
　　“Icarrynobody'smessages，senor，“saidtheduenna；“littleyouknowme。Nay，I'mnotfarenoughadvancedinyearstotaketoanysuchchildishtricks。GodbepraisedIhaveasoulinmybodystill，andallmyteethandgrindersinmymouth，exceptoneortwothatthecolds，socommoninthisAragoncountry，haverobbedmeof。Butwaitalittle，whileIgoandlightmycandle，andIwillreturnimmediatelyandlaymysorrowsbeforeyouasbeforeonewhorelievesthoseofalltheworld；“andwithoutstayingforananswershequittedtheroomandleftDonQuixotetranquillymeditatingwhilehewaitedforher。Athousandthoughtsatoncesuggestedthemselvestohimonthesubjectofthisnewadventure，anditstruckhimasbeingilldoneandworseadvisedinhimtoexposehimselftothedangerofbreakinghisplightedfaithtohislady；andsaidhetohimself，“Whoknowsbutthatthedevil，beingwilyandcunning，maybetryingnowtoentrapmewithaduenna，havingfailedwithempresses，queens，duchesses，marchionesses，andcountesses？ManyatimehaveIhearditsaidbymanyamanofsensethathewillsoonerofferyouaflat-nosedwenchthanaroman-nosedone；andwhoknowsbutthisprivacy，thisopportunity，thissilence，mayawakenmysleepingdesires，andleadmeinthesemylatteryearstofallwhereIhavenevertripped？Incasesofthissortitisbettertofleethantoawaitthebattle。
　　ButImustbeoutofmysensestothinkanduttersuchnonsense；foritisimpossiblethatalong，white-hoodedspectacledduennacouldstiruporexciteawantonthoughtinthemostgracelessbosomintheworld。Isthereaduennaonearththathasfairflesh？Isthereaduennaintheworldthatescapesbeingill-tempered，wrinkled，andprudish？Avaunt，then，yeduennacrew，undelightfultoallmankind。
　　Oh，butthatladydidwellwho，theysay，hadattheendofherreceptionroomacoupleoffiguresofduennaswithspectaclesandlace-cushions，asifatwork，andthosestatuesservedquiteaswelltogiveanairofproprietytotheroomasiftheyhadbeenrealduennas。“
　　Sosayingheleapedoffthebed，intendingtoclosethedoorandnotallowSenoraRodrigueztoenter；butashewenttoshutitSenoraRodriguezreturnedwithawaxcandlelighted，andhavingacloserviewofDonQuixote，withthecoverletroundhim，andhisbandagesandnight-cap，shewasalarmedafresh，andretreatingacoupleofpaces，exclaimed，“AmIsafe，sirknight？forIdon'tlookuponitasasignofverygreatvirtuethatyourworshipshouldhavegotupoutofbed。“
　　“Imaywellaskthesame，senora，“saidDonQuixote；“andIdoaskwhetherIshallbesafefrombeingassailedandforced？”
　　“Ofwhomandagainstwhomdoyoudemandthatsecurity，sirknight？”saidtheduenna。
　　“OfyouandagainstyouIaskit，“saidDonQuixote；“forIamnotmarble，norareyoubrass，norisitnowteno'clockinthemorning，butmidnight，oratriflepastitIfancy，andweareinaroommoresecludedandretiredthanthecavecouldhavebeenwherethetreacherousanddaringAEneasenjoyedthefairsoft-heartedDido。
　　Butgivemeyourhand，senora；Irequirenobetterprotectionthanmyowncontinence，andmyownsenseofpropriety；aswellasthatwhichisinspiredbythatvenerablehead-dress；“andsosayinghekissedherrighthandandtookitinhisown，sheyieldingittohimwithequalceremoniousness。AndhereCideHameteinsertsaparenthesisinwhichhesaysthattohaveseenthepairmarchingfromthedoortothebed，linkedhandinhandinthisway，hewouldhavegiventhebestofthetwotunicshehad。
　　DonQuixotefinallygotintobed，andDonaRodrigueztookherseatonachairatsomelittledistancefromhiscouch，withouttakingoffherspectaclesorputtingasidethecandle。DonQuixotewrappedthebedclothesroundhimandcoveredhimselfupcompletely，leavingnothingbuthisfacevisible，andassoonastheyhadbothregainedtheircomposurehebrokesilence，saying，“Now，SenoraDonaRodriguez，youmayunbosomyourselfandoutwitheverythingyouhaveinyoursorrowfulheartandafflictedbowels；andbymeyoushallbelistenedtowithchasteears，andaidedbycompassionateexertions。“
　　“Ibelieveit，“repliedtheduenna；“fromyourworship'sgentleandwinningpresenceonlysuchaChristiananswercouldbeexpected。
　　Thefactis，then，SenorDonQuixote，thatthoughyouseemeseatedinthischair，hereinthemiddleofthekingdomofAragon，andintheattireofadespisedoutcastduenna，IamfromtheAsturiasofOviedo，andofafamilywithwhichmanyofthebestoftheprovinceareconnectedbyblood；butmyuntowardfateandtheimprovidenceofmyparents，who，Iknownothow，wereunseasonablyreducedtopoverty，broughtmetothecourtofMadrid，whereasaprovisionandtoavoidgreatermisfortunes，myparentsplacedmeasseamstressintheserviceofaladyofquality，andIwouldhaveyouknowthatforhemmingandsewingIhaveneverbeensurpassedbyanyallmylife。Myparentsleftmeinserviceandreturnedtotheirowncountry，andafewyearslaterwent，nodoubt，toheaven，fortheywereexcellentgoodCatholicChristians。Iwasleftanorphanwithnothingbutthemiserablewagesandtriflingpresentsthataregiventoservantsofmysortinpalaces；butaboutthistime，withoutanyencouragementonmypart，oneoftheesquiresofthehouseholdfellinlovewithme，amansomewhatadvancedinyears，full-beardedandpersonable，andaboveallasgoodagentlemanasthekinghimself，forhecameofamountainstock。Wedidnotcarryonourloveswithsuchsecrecybutthattheycametotheknowledgeofmylady，andshe，nottohaveanyfussaboutit，hadusmarriedwiththefullsanctionoftheholymotherRomanCatholicChurch，ofwhichmarriageadaughterwasborntoputanendtomygoodfortune，ifIhadany；notthatIdiedinchildbirth，forIpassedthroughitsafelyandindueseason，butbecauseshortlyafterwardsmyhusbanddiedofacertainshockhereceived，andhadItimetotellyouofitIknowyourworshipwouldbesurprised；“andhereshebegantoweepbitterlyandsaid，“Pardonme，SenorDonQuixote，ifIamunabletocontrolmyself，foreverytimeIthinkofmyunfortunatehusbandmyeyesfillupwithtears。Godblessme，withwhatanairofdignityheusedtocarrymyladybehindhimonastoutmuleasblackasjet！forinthosedaystheydidnotusecoachesorchairs，astheysaytheydonow，andladiesrodebehindtheirsquires。ThismuchatleastIcannothelptellingyou，thatyoumayobservethegoodbreedingandpunctiliousnessofmyworthyhusband。AshewasturningintotheCalledeSantiagoinMadrid，whichisrathernarrow，oneofthealcaldesoftheCourt，withtwoalguacilsbeforehim，wascomingoutofit，andassoonasmygoodsquiresawhimhewheeledhismuleaboutandmadeasifhewouldturnandaccompanyhim。Mylady，whowasridingbehindhim，saidtohiminalowvoice，'Whatareyouabout，yousneak，don'tyouseethatIamhere？'Thealcaldelikeapolitemanpulleduphishorseandsaidtohim，'Proceed，senor，foritisI，rather，whooughttoaccompanymyladyDonaCasilda'-forthatwasmymistress'sname。Stillmyhusband，capinhand，persistedintryingtoaccompanythealcalde，andseeingthismylady，filledwithrageandvexation，pulledoutabigpin，or，Iratherthink，abodkin，outofherneedle-caseanddroveitintohisbackwithsuchforcethatmyhusbandgavealoudyell，andwrithingfelltothegroundwithhislady。Hertwolacqueysrantoriseherup，andthealcaldeandthealguacilsdidthesame；theGuadalajaragatewasallincommotion-Imeantheidlerscongregatedthere；mymistresscamebackonfoot，andmyhusbandhurriedawaytoabarber'sshopprotestingthathewasrunrightthroughtheguts。Thecourtesyofmyhusbandwasnoisedabroadtosuchanextent，thattheboysgavehimnopeaceinthestreet；andonthisaccount，andbecausehewassomewhatshortsighted，myladydismissedhim；anditwaschagrinatthisIamconvincedbeyondadoubtthatbroughtonhisdeath。Iwasleftahelplesswidow，withadaughteronmyhandsgrowingupinbeautylikethesea-foam；atlength，however，asIhadthecharacterofbeinganexcellentneedlewoman，myladytheduchess，thenlatelymarriedtomylordtheduke，offeredtotakemewithhertothiskingdomofAragon，andmydaughteralso，andhereastimewentbymydaughtergrewupandwithherallthegracesintheworld；shesingslikealark，dancesquickasthought，footsitlikeagipsy，readsandwriteslikeaschoolmaster，anddoessumslikeamiser；ofherneatnessIsaynothing，fortherunningwaterisnotpurer，andherageisnow，ifmymemoryservesme，sixteenyearsfivemonthsandthreedays，onemoreorless。Tocometothepoint，thesonofaveryrichfarmer，livinginavillageofmylordtheduke'snotveryfarfromhere，fellinlovewiththisgirlofmine；andinshort，howIknownot，theycametogether，andunderthepromiseofmarryingherhemadeafoolofmydaughter，andwillnotkeephisword。AndthoughmylordthedukeisawareofitforIhavecomplainedtohim，notoncebutmanyandmanyatime，andentreatedhimtoorderthefarmertomarrymydaughter，heturnsadeafearandwillscarcelylistentome；thereasonbeingthatasthedeceiver'sfatherissorich，andlendshimmoney，andisconstantlygoingsecurityforhisdebts，hedoesnotliketooffendorannoyhiminanyway。Now，senor，Iwantyourworshiptotakeituponyourselftoredressthiswrongeitherbyentreatyorbyarms；forbywhatalltheworldsaysyoucameintoittoredressgrievancesandrightwrongsandhelptheunfortunate。Letyourworshipputbeforeyoutheunprotectedconditionofmydaughter，heryouth，andalltheperfectionsIhavesaidshepossesses；andbeforeGodandonmyconscience，outofallthedamselsmyladyhas，thereisnotonethatcomesuptothesoleofhershoe，andtheonetheycallAltisidora，andlookuponastheboldestandgayestofthem，putincomparisonwithmydaughter，doesnotcomewithintwoleaguesofher。ForIwouldhaveyouknow，senor，allisnotgoldthatglitters，andthatsamelittleAltisidorahasmoreforwardnessthangoodlooks，andmoreimpudencethanmodesty；
　　besidesbeingnotverysound，forshehassuchadisagreeablebreaththatonecannotbeartobenearherforamoment；andevenmyladytheduchess-butI'llholdmytongue，fortheysaythatwallshaveears。“
　　“Forheaven'ssake，DonaRodriguez，whatailsmyladytheduchess？”askedDonQuixote。
　　“Adjuredinthatway，“repliedtheduenna，“Icannothelpansweringthequestionandtellingthewholetruth。SenorDonQuixote，haveyouobservedthecomelinessofmyladytheduchess，thatsmoothcomplexionofherslikeaburnishedpolishedsword，thosetwocheeksofmilkandcarmine，thatgaylivelystepwithwhichshetreadsorratherseemstospurntheearth，sothatonewouldfancyshewentradiatinghealthwherevershepassed？Wellthen，letmetellyoushemaythank，firstofallGod，forthis，andnext，twoissuesthatshehas，oneineachleg，bywhichalltheevilhumours，ofwhichthedoctorssaysheisfull，aredischarged。“
　　“BlessedVirgin！”exclaimedDonQuixote；“andisitpossiblethatmyladytheduchesshasdrainsofthatsort？Iwouldnothavebelieveditifthebarefootfriarshadtolditme；butastheladyDonaRodriguezsaysso，itmustbeso。Butsurelysuchissues，andinsuchplaces，donotdischargehumours，butliquidamber。Verily，I
　　dobelievenowthatthispracticeofopeningissuesisaveryimportantmatterforthehealth。“
　　DonQuixotehadhardlysaidthis，whenthechamberdoorflewopenwithaloudbang，andwiththestartthenoisegaveherDonaRodriguezletthecandlefallfromherhand，andtheroomwasleftasdarkasawolf'smouth，asthesayingis。Suddenlythepoorduennafelttwohandsseizeherbythethroat，sotightlythatshecouldnotcroak，whilesomeoneelse，withoututteringaword，verybrisklyhoistedupherpetticoats，andwithwhatseemedtobeaslipperbegantolayonsoheartilythatanyonewouldhavefeltpityforher；butalthoughDonQuixotefeltitheneverstirredfromhisbed，butlayquietandsilent，nayapprehensivethathisturnforadrubbingmightbecoming。Norwastheapprehensionanidleone；one；forleavingtheduennawhodidnotdaretocryoutwellbasted，thesilentexecutionersfelluponDonQuixote，andstrippinghimofthesheetandthecoverlet，theypinchedhimsofastandsohardthathewasdriventodefendhimselfwithhisfists，andallthisinmarvelloussilence。Thebattlelastednearlyhalfanhour，andthenthephantomsfled；DonaRodriguezgatheredupherskirts，andbemoaningherfatewentoutwithoutsayingawordtoDonQuixote，andhe，sorelypinched，puzzled，anddejected，remainedalone，andtherewewillleavehim，wonderingwhocouldhavebeentheperverseenchanterwhohadreducedhimtosuchastate；butthatshallbetoldindueseason，forSanchoclaimsourattention，andthemethodicalarrangementofthestorydemandsit。