In the end, though they sought to dissuade him from involving himself in such a challenge, assuring him they admitted his gratitude as fully established, and needed no fresh proofs to be convinced of his valiant spirit, as those related in the history of his exploits were sufficient, still Don Quixote persisted in his resolve; and mounted on Rocinante, bracing his buckler on his arm and grasping his lance, he posted himself in the middle of a high road that was not far from the green meadow.
Finalmente, habiéndole persuadido que no se pusiese en tal demanda, que ellos daban por bien conocida su agradecida voluntad y que no eran menester nuevas demostraciones para conocer su ánimo valeroso, pues bastaban las que en la historia de sus hechos se referían, con todo esto, salió don Quijote con su intención; y, puesto sobre Rocinante, embrazando su escudo y tomando su lanza, se puso en la mitad de un real camino que no lejos del verde prado estaba.