"At all events, senor," returned the goatherd, "they shelter men of experience; and that you may see the truth of this and grasp it, though I may seem to put myself forward without being asked, I will, if it will not tire you, gentlemen, and you will give me your attention for a little, tell you a true story which will confirm this gentleman's word (and he pointed to the curate) as well as my own."
-A lo menos, señor -replicó el cabrero-, acogen hombres escarmentados; y para que creáis esta verdad y la toquéis con la mano, aunque parezca que sin ser rogado me convido, si no os enfadáis dello y queréis, señores, un breve espacio prestarme oído atento, os contaré una verdad que acredite lo que ese señor (señalando al cura) ha dicho, y la mía.