[CHAPTER XII.]

Don Alphonso de Leyva comes to Madrid; the Motive of his Journey a severe Affliction to Gil Blas, and a cause of Rejoicing subsequent thereon.

[CHAPTER XIII.]

Gil Blas meets Don Gaston de Cogollos and Don Andrew de Tordesillas at the Drawing-room, and Adjourns with them to a more convenient Place. The Story of Don Gaston and Donna Helena de Galisteo, concluded. Santillane renders some Service to Tordesillas.

[CHAPTER XIV.]

Santillane's Visit to Poet Nunez, the Company, and Conversation.

BOOK THE TWELFTH.

[CHAPTER I.]

Gil Blas sent to Toledo by the Minister. The Purpose of his Journey, and its Success.

[CHAPTER II.]