Don Quixote was on foot with his horse unbridled and his lance leaning against a tree, and in short completely defenceless; he thought it best therefore to fold his arms and bow his head and reserve himself for a more favourable occasion and opportunity.
Hallóse don Quijote a pie, su caballo sin freno, su lanza arrimada a un árbol, y, finalmente, sin defensa alguna; y así, tuvo por bien de cruzar las manos e inclinar la cabeza, guardándose para mejor sazón y coyuntura.