The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, Part 21

In this segment of the classic tale, the wandering knight finds himself mired in melancholy after a cruel enchantment seems to have turned his beloved Dulcinea into a humble village girl. His thoughts drift into a dreamy reverie, and he lets his faithful horse roam free, only to be pulled back to reality by Sancho’s pragmatic voice. Their banter crackles with wit as Sanque scolds his master’s despondency, urging him to summon the chivalrous spirit that defines a true knight‑errant.

The exchange soon turns to a playful debate over Dulcinea’s imagined beauty, with Quixote insisting on emerald eyes and rain‑bowed eyebrows while Sancho offers a more grounded perspective. Their conversation weaves together humor, philosophical musings on fate, and the ever‑present tension between idealism and the harsh world they wander through. Listeners are treated to a vivid portrait of friendship, stubborn idealism, and the bittersweet longing that fuels the knight’s endless quests.