Chapter 12

Granada to Cordova.--An Antique City.--The Guadalquivir.--Old Roman Bridge.--The Grand Mosque-Cathedral of Cordova.--Court of Orange-Trees.--Army of Beggars.--From Cordova to Madrid.--Local Characteristics of the Capital.--The Gate of the Sun.--The King and Queen in Public.--The Royal Palace.--Spanish Ladies and Gentlemen.--The Fan.--The Picture-Gallery of Madrid.--National Sport of the Bull-Fight.--Cowardice!--Interesting Visit to the City of Toledo.--The Escurial 331