Sp.—From these too we are free.
A.—Have you two powerful opinions, monarchical and republican, as those which divide France?
Sp.—We have not.
A.—Have you been brought to within an hour of revolution and bankruptcy by an “ideal standard?”
Sp.—Spain has no financial difficulties of an abstract kind.
A.—Do you suffer from the despotic power of a sovereign?
Sp.—No.
A.—Have you to fear the turbulence of a mob?
Sp.—No; the people of Spain are docile, when left alone.
A.—Are there oppressive privileges belonging to the aristocracy?