Stories from Don Quixote . razyballad to support his impudence ; and because I refused,he calls me old. That is certainly a grave offence, remarked theDuchess. Madam, replied Sancho, I did not mean it so : onlyI love my ass so much, that I asked this good lady totake care of him, because she has such a kind face. Leaving the duenna somewhat mollified by this apology,Sancho went to attend his master at his toilette, as thedinner-hour was approaching. When they were alonetogether, Don Quixote rebuked him for the freedom ofhis behaviour in that high presence, and warned him tokeep a guard on his
Stories from Don Quixote . razyballad to support his impudence ; and because I refused,he calls me old. That is certainly a grave offence, remarked theDuchess. Madam, replied Sancho, I did not mean it so : onlyI love my ass so much, that I asked this good lady totake care of him, because she has such a kind face. Leaving the duenna somewhat mollified by this apology,Sancho went to attend his master at his toilette, as thedinner-hour was approaching. When they were alonetogether, Don Quixote rebuked him for the freedom ofhis behaviour in that high presence, and warned him tokeep a guard on his tongue in future. Sancho promisedamendment, and soon after they were summoned to thedining-hall, where they found their hosts waiting for them,with a grave ecclesiastic, who was the Dukes confessorand spiritual adviser. This dignitary looked sourly atDon Quixote, and hardly deigned to acknowledge hisrespectful greeting. The Duke invited Don Quixote to take the head ofthe table. Don Quixote declined politely, saying that it. CO Z> Don Quixote the Guest of a Duke 189 was too high an honour. The Duke insisted, and after avast amount of complimenting and protesting, our knightwas compelled to yield the point, and take the chief to him was the sullen cleric, and the Duke andDuchess placed themselves to the right and left. Sancho,who had posted himself behind his masters chair, listenedwith great attention to the contest of courtesy betweenDon Quixote and his hosts, and when it was settled hesaid : If I have permission I could tell a good storyabout this matter of seats. At the sound of his voiceDon Quixote winced visibly, fearing that Sancho wouldmake him ridiculous. Fear not, dear sir, said Sancho,observing the gesture, its a very good story, and verymuch to the point. Well, go on, replied his master, but make it as short as thou canst. Tis as true asgospel, this story, continued Sancho, and my masterknows it. True or false, cried the knight impatiently, its all on
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