Gomez Arias, or the moors of the Alpujarras; a spanish historical romance Volume 1

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1828 edition. Excerpt: ...a long, thin, grave looking personage, " mind that these cava-liers," pointing to Don Antonio's attendants, " are well entertained." Then taking his relative by the hand, he led him into the mansion. " Theodora," he then resumed, " is as yet at her morning orisons, in the company of good Martha, but on an occasion like the present, there would be no great sin in smiling; " it is not my maxim to disturb fair ladies when so laudably occupied." " Well, my young friend, as you please; but, good heavens!" continued he, surveying his guest from head to foot, with m uch com-placency, "how you are altered! It is a goodly and consoling sight to see the improvement a few years bestow on a young man. You have distinguished yourself at the games," said Don Manuel; " this is a source of unspeakable joy to me, the more so, as it appears that the queen has been pleased to reward your merit. I have heard that you are entrusted with the command of a party of those gallant men, that are destined to chastise the rebellious Moors ofthe Alpujarras." "In truth," modestly answered Don Antonio, " our great queen has condescended to honor me far above my deserts; but I trust that my future conduct will make me worthy of the confidence she has reposed in me." " I suppose, then," said Don Manuel, " that your stay at Guadix will be but short 'P' "Very short; as I am only allowed to wait the arrival of my party, and must then set olf immediately to join the army under the command of the noble Aguilar." " Then, my dear kinsman," observed Monteblanco, smiling, "the object of your visit must...