[6] The alpargates are a kind of sandal made of cord.
[7] Montera, a low cap, without visor or front to shade the eyes.
[8] The Monument is a sort of temporary theatre, erected in the churches during Passion Week, and on which the passion of the Saviour is represented.
[9] Peter of the Corner; rincon meaning a corner, or obscure nook.
[10] The Spanish authorities, under the pretext of being at perpetual war with Infidels, still cause "Bulls of the Crusade," to the possession of which certain indulgences are attached, to be publicly sold in obscure villages. The product of these sales was originally expended on the wars with the Moors, but from the time when Granada fell into the hands of the Spaniards, it has been divided between the church and state. The bulls are carried about by hawkers, who are called "Buleros."—Viardot.
[11] An alguazil, who, while in the service of justice, is also in that of the thieves. He betrays them, nevertheless, whenever it suits his purpose to do so:
[12] "Clean from dust and straw"—limpios de polvo y paja—is a phrase equivalent to "free of the king's dues."
[13] This is a formula used in Spain by those who do a thing for the first time.—Viardot.
[14] The Quarto contains four Maravedis.
[15] Paulinas are the letters of excommunication despatched by the ecclesiastical courts for the discovery of such things as are supposed to be stolen or maliciously concealed.