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.
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.
Santillane's Visit to Poet Nunez, the Company, and Conversation.
BOOK THE TWELFTH.
Gil Blas sent to Toledo by the Minister. The Purpose of his Journey, and its Success.