Don Quixote, Part 2 summary
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In Part 2, Hernando de Vallejo certifies that the Council examines Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra’s book and sets its price at four maravedís per sheet, totaling two hundred and ninety-two maravedís. The certificate requires the price to appear in every copy so buyers and sellers know the permitted charge and do not exceed it.
What happens
- Hernando de Vallejo certifies that the Council examines the book, which has royal permission for printing.
- The Council fixes a rate of four maravedís per sheet, totaling two hundred and ninety-two for seventy-three sheets.
- The Council requires each copy to display the price and forbids charging more.
- At the author’s representative’s request and the Council’s order, Vallejo issues the certificate in Madrid.

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