But all his gallantry, wit, and gaiety, all his graces and accomplishments, would have been of little or no avail towards gaining the fortress of my pupil, had not the impudent thief taken the precaution of gaining me over first.
Pero toda su gentileza y buen donaire y todas sus gracias y habilidades fueran poca o ninguna parte para rendir la fortaleza de mi niña, si el ladrón desuellacaras no usara del remedio de rendirme a mí primero.