I thanked him for his kindness, reflecting that there was reason in what he said, and that my father would assent to it as soon as I should tell him, and with that view I went the very same instant to let him know what my desires were.
Y, al tiempo que entré en un aposento donde estaba, le hallé con una carta abierta en la mano, la cual, antes que yo le dijese palabra, me la dio y me dijo: ''Por esa carta verás, Cardenio, la voluntad que el duque Ricardo tiene de hacerte merced''.»