It appears that since his dog died he has taken a dislike to the duties.

The other watchman is very poorly and wants a companion.

Will you undertake it?
If it were winter I should not say anything about it, as you cough too much to spend the night down there; but in summer the Cathedral is the coolest place in Toledo.

What lovely nights! And by the time bad weather comes on we will have found you some better place.

You are trustworthy, though your head is rather light; but you come of an honoured and well-known family, which is what is wanted.