King, Georgiana Goddard: A brief account of the military orders in Spain (New York: The Hispanic Society of America, 1921)

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MILITARY ORDERS
“The
setting sun
and music
at the
close”
given to laughter at apt times; very keen
of wit. He was so compact, of flesh and
figure, that he seemed all bone and nerve.
He loved and honoured women and was a
good lover, discreet above most, so that
none ever knew such things as should not
be known: an excellent musician. He
made many and excellent songs in which
with great subtlety he declared his inven-
tions, and at times opened many mysteries,
and valiant actions. His dress was fit and
whatever he wore became him, whether for
the field, for feats or for hunting. In
horsemanship he was surpassing, and de-
lighted in having them curiously chosen
and serviceable. In war he was hardy,
and set himself in all extraordinary danger,
and suffered well arms and the inconven-
ience of a soldier’s life. Always he spoke
with particular reverence and dutifulness
of the King, his lord. Hunting he relished
when his occupations allowed, and was
more skilled in that art than any other
man of his time. He frequented much
discreet and pregnant persons and sought
them out for his household and relied upon
HISPANIC NOTES