And—that which chiefly proved his saving clause—
Was a small present made to him at Cadiz,
By general subscription of the ladies.
LXXXII.
Of poor Pedrillo something still remained,
But was used sparingly,—some were afraid,
And others still their appetites constrained,
Or but at times a little supper made;
All except Juan, who throughout abstained,
Chewing a piece of bamboo, and some lead:[130]