Question

Dorothea turned red at Sancho's words, for the truth was that her husband Don Fernando had now and then, when the others were not looking, gathered from her lips some of the reward his love had earned, and Sancho seeing this had considered that such freedom was more like a courtesan than a queen of a great kingdom; she, however, being unable or not caring to answer him, allowed him to proceed, and he continued, "This I say, senor, because, if after we have travelled roads and highways, and passed bad nights and worse days, one who is now enjoying himself in this inn is to reap the fruit of our labours, there is no need for me to be in a hurry to saddle Rocinante, put the pad on the ass, or get ready the palfrey; for it will be better for us to stay quiet, and let every jade mind her spinning, and let us go to dinner."

Accepted Answer

Paróse colorada con las razones de Sancho Dorotea, porque era verdad que su esposo don Fernando, alguna vez, a hurto de otros ojos, había cogido con los labios parte del premio que merecían sus deseos (lo cual había visto Sancho, y pareciéndole que aquella desenvoltura más era de dama cortesana que de reina de tan gran reino), y no pudo ni quiso responder palabra a Sancho, sino dejóle proseguir en su plática, y él fue diciendo: -Esto digo, señor, porque, si al cabo de haber andado caminos y carreras, y pasado malas noches y peores días, ha de venir a coger el fruto de nuestros trabajos el que se está holgando en esta venta, no hay para qué darme priesa a que ensille a Rocinante, albarde el jumento y aderece al palafrén, pues será mejor que nos estemos quedos, y cada puta hile, y comamos.

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