[2] Isabella the Catholic made an order for the expulsion of the unconverted “Moors” in 1501, but a very large number of them, whether nominally Christian or not, remained until driven out by Philip III. After the massacres commanded by Philip II. in Granada, the Moriscos who were expelled from that kingdom did not apparently leave Spain, for two years later an edict was issued for their registration.
[3] What Lecky says about the seventh and following centuries might be applied to the religion of the upper classes in Spain to-day: “It is no exaggeration to say that to give money to the priests was for several centuries the first article of the moral code” (“History of European Morals,” ii. 216).
[4] I know several cases of lads of fourteen or fifteen who return after working from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the fields, to sit over their A B C and pot-hooks until they can keep their eyes open no longer, while the rest of the family look on and encourage the student.
[5] One of the various local terms for what the guide-books call olla podrida—a universal dish in Spain.
[6] Lecky, “History of European Morals,” ii. 213.
[7] Sweet cakes and patisserie, the foundation of which is generally finely grated stale bread.
[8] Two favourite sweetmeats.
[9] From the Basque ama, a mother; applied to the head servant in the house of a priest or other man living alone.
[10] Hume, “Modern Spain,” p. 550.
[11] It is said—although I repeat the statement with all reserve—that there are “parish” doctors employed by the Municipality of Madrid who refuse to prescribe for a dying child unless the mother can show her marriage certificate.