Goya, an account of his life and works

by Albert Frederick Calvert

‘It’s better to do nothing.’ A man assists a woman to disentangle a skein. Girl stands by amused.

74. No grites, tonta.

‘Don’t grizzle, idiot.’ A girl alarmed at two comical monkish phantoms. A variation of the artist’s favourite theme of bogeys raised by monks.

75. No hay quién nos desate?

‘Will no one set us free?’ A man and a woman tied to the same tree. Satire on marriage.

76. Esta V^md? pues, como digo, etc....

‘Are you there? Well, then, as I say.... Well, be careful! If not....’ Nonsensical orders issued by a fat, ridiculous-looking officer.

77. Unos á otros.

‘From one to the other.’ Old dotards attacking a third who is playing at ‘ball.’ May be intended to convey a satire on the aged who pretend to the activities and energy of youth.

78. Despacha, que despiertan.