[202] Scare wolves.
[203] Strike the iron whilst it is hot.
[204] Sash—The Spanish peasants carry their money wrapped up within the folds of their wide sashes.
[205] Literally, make the fig, that is, thrust the thumb between the fore and middle fingers in sign of contempt.
[206] Give a quittance.
[207] Feet uppermost.
[208] Peculiar sailing boat.
[209] It was founded by Ferdinand and Isabella, whilst laying siege to Granada.
[210] Most Spanish houses are built in a square form, enclosing an open court, or patio. A servant “answers the door,” by raising the latch, by means of a pulley, and demanding your business from the gallery of the first floor, a plan which would be attended with considerable inconvenience in London.
[211] Arm-chair.