Candide and Cacambo were immediately disarmed, and their two Andalusian horses were seized. The two strangers were conducted between two files of musketeers, the Commandant was at the further end with a three-cornered cap on his head, his gown tucked up, a sword by his side, and a half-pike in his hand; he made a sign, and instantly four and twenty soldiers drew up round the newcomers.
Desarmáron primero á Candido y á Cacambo, y les cogiéron sus caballos andaluces; introduxéronlos luego entre dos filas de soldados, al cabo de las quales estaba el comandante, con su bonete de Teatino puesto, la espada ceñida, la sotana remangada, y una alabarda en la mano: hizo una seña, y al punto veinte y quatro soldados rodeáron á los recienvenidos.