Sp.—No.
A.—Is the power of the Church excessive, and misapplied, or its wealth inordinate?
Sp.—No, we have none of these evils in Spain.
A.—Have you pauperism?
Sp.—No;—nevertheless we are distracted.
A.—It is, therefore, my turn now to ask, why?
Sp.—I should like to hear your reasons.
A.—They are contained in the fact, that it is I who ask these questions, and you who reply.
Sp.—Our distractions would not subside, if I thought as well of Spain as you do.
A.—My meaning is, that the imitation of Europe is the source of the troubles of Spain.