Don Quixote

Now Dorothea, calling herself the Princess Micomicona, tells of the fictional misfortunes that have driven her to seek aid. A cruel invader, a giant named Pandafilando, has usurped her father's crown after his death, forcing her to flee the country to save herself. Only with the help of Don Quixote does she have any chance of regaining her country. She also mentions that her father, before he died, counseled her to marry the hero after he killed the giant. Don Quixote says that he cannot consider marriage since his affections belong only to Dulcinea, but he will certainly slay the giant. Drawing his squire aside, Don Quixote begs Sancho to give him the full details of his interview with Dulcinea. Sancho makes up an amusing narrative, plausible to his master, but then stops short when he sights a gypsy, still far off, riding on what appears to be his stolen ass. Hearing Sancho's voice, the gypsy who is Gines de Passamonte in disguise jumps down and dashes away as fast as he can. The squire weeps with joy to have Dapple back again.