An unfortunate Occurrence, which terminated to the high Delight of Don Alphonso. Gil Blas meets with an Adventure, which places him all at once in a very superior Situation.

BOOK THE SEVENTH.

[CHAPTER I.]

The tender Attachment between Gil Blas and Dame Lorenza Zephora.

[CHAPTER II.]

What happened to Gil Blas after his Retreat from the Castle of Leyva, showing that those who are crossed in Love are not always the most miserable of Mankind.

[CHAPTER III.]

Gil Blas becomes the Archbishop's Favorite, and the Channel of all his Favors.

[CHAPTER IV.]

The Archbishop is afflicted with a Stroke of Apoplexy. How Gil Blas gets into a Dilemma, and how he gets out.