“The most notable work dedicated to the immortal author of _Don Quixote_ that has been published in England.” _El Graduador, Spain._ “Although the book is written in English no Spaniard could have written it with more conscientiousness and enthusiasm.” _El Defensor de Granada, Spain._ FOOTNOTES: [A] It is a work ascribed to the twelfth century, but resembles more a work of the tenth. There is internal evidence to show that the costumes were actually those of the Kings of Pelayo’s line. [B] Gayangos, Mohammedan Dynasties, Bk. I. [C] I have not been able to discover a single specimen of fourteenth century armour in the Royal Armoury of Madrid. [D] Vambrace from _avant bras_; rere-brace from _arrière bras_. [E] Conde de Valencia, Catálogo de la Real Armeria. [F] In allusion to the equal rights claimed and exercised by Ferdinand and Isabel. End of Project Gutenberg's Spanish Arms and Armour, by Albert F. Calvert