niece and the housekeeper, lest they should prevent the execution of

his praiseworthy and valiant purpose. Carrasco promised all, and

then took his leave, charging Don Quixote to inform him of his good or

evil fortunes whenever he had an opportunity; and thus they bade

each other farewell, and Sancho went away to make the necessary

preparations for their expedition.

OF THE SHREWD AND DROLL CONVERSATION THAT PASSED BETWEEN SANCHO

PANZA AND HIS WIFE TERESA PANZA, AND OTHER MATTERS WORTHY OF BEING