When Valencia is invaded, for example, the Valencians fight; but they have no idea of going out from their homes to assist Castile or Catalonia and so, one after another, the provinces are conquered by the French." "That is so," Garcia said thoughtfully.

"If they were to rise here I would fight, and take my chance of being killed; but I should not care to risk my life in defence of Valencia, with which I have nothing whatever to do.

I don't see how you are to get over that, so long as we are divided into provinces." "Nor do I, Garcia.

In times of peace these various governments may work well enough; but nothing could be worse than the system, when a country is invaded.
"What time do you start, tomorrow ?" "As soon as the gates are open.

That will be at five o'clock.