‘They are hot.’ Monks at table. An ironical suggestion in the title.
14. Qué sacrificio!
‘What a sacrifice!’ Young girl bestowed in marriage on an ugly old man.
15. Bellos consejos.
‘Good counsel.’ Duenna gives worldly advice to a young girl, who listens with attention.
16. Dios la perdone....
‘May God pardon her—it was her mother.’ Young lady turns scornfully from a beggar-woman. A rebuke to upstarts, forgetful of the ties of kindred.
17. Bien tirada está.
Girl drawing up her stocking in presence of an aged duenna.
18. Y se le quema la casa.