Va-fen — * Go away/ ' Go hence

18. 8. Denia — A seaport on the Mediterranean, in Valencia. 12, piastres — Here used as Sp. dollars. ASp. piastre is equivalent to 5 fr. 40 c. 21. Suis — From suivre,

19. I . A peu près — ' Almost/ * Nearly. ' 21. de secrétaire — ' as a secretary / de is very often used in this sense. 23. dona — Sp. equivalent for Eng. Mrs.

20. 3. à ses pieds — In Spain on a formal introduction, or when a lady or gentleman leaves the room, the lady says to the gentleman : Beso d usted la mano, cabellero^ * I kiss your hand, sir,' and the gentleman replies : A los pies de usted, sehora, 'At your feet, lady.* 9 U honneur — *On my honor,* />., 'On my word of honor.'

21. 17. Taisez-vous — 'Keep still * or 'silent / here perhaps with somewhat the force of 'hold your tongue.'

22. I. Laissez-vous faire, 'Go on 'or 'Act like yourself. * 6. Au fait / — Equivalent to our ' Ah, indeed ! ' ' Precisely.* 9. les pistoles — Sp. coin ; the name given in France to the demi-écu d'or of Spain. Translate 'the dollars.' 21. // eut de — 'He had by.* 26. Tous deux se valent — Lit.,' Both are of worth,' that is ' worth something.*

23. 8. Si fait — Si answers affirmatively a negative question; fait is often added for emphasis. The expression may be rendered ' Yes, the very same.' 14. se défend de Vêtre — ' he denies it,' />., ' he denies he is so/ />., aveugle, 16. Touchez là — 'Shake hands.' 18. On n'est pas mieux — Lit. ' They are not better,* />., ' He is a fine fellow,* 'There is no better.*

25. 2. The grandees of Spain enjoy the honor of remaining covered in the presence of royalty ; of driving four horses; of being addressed by the familiar term cousin by the king ; of using a dais at their formal receptions ; and of being escorted to the tomb by the royal lancers.

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26. II. au baise-main — The Sp. besa-tnano, or formai, officiai reception, at which the kissing of the hands of the sovereigns is still a national custom. 28. C* est égal — Lit., ' It is equal ' ; hence, ' It is all the same,* * It makes no difference,' etc.