Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote 19 – Saavedra · Verses Across
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Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote 19Epitaph
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Literature · Humor
Wit and Wisdom of Don Quixote 19
Epitaph
SaavedraEnglish
La Mancha's thunderbolt of war,
The sharpest wit and loftiest muse,
The arm which from Gaeta far
To Catai did its force diffuse;
He who, through love and valor's fire,
Outstripped great Amadis's fame
Bid warlike Galaor retire,
And silenced Belianis' name:
He who, with helmet, sword, and shield,
On Rozinante, steed well known,
Adventures fought in many a field,
Lies underneath this frozen stone.
Paniaguado, Academician of Argamasilla, in praise of Dulcinea Del Toboso.
