Don Quixote, Part 2, Chapter 28 summary
Part 2, Chapter 28 of 129 · Part 1 · 8 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 28, Don Quixote defends his retreat while the battered Sancho complains about their hardships and asks to settle his wages before going home. Their argument over pay and the promised island nearly separates them, but Sancho apologizes, accepts forgiveness, and continues traveling with his master after a painful night.
What happens
- Don Quixote escapes the angry crowd, and Sancho catches up, badly beaten and distressed.
- Don Quixote calls his retreat prudent, while Sancho protests that his master abandons him to violence.
- Sancho considers returning to his family, and Don Quixote tells him to calculate and take his wages.
- Sancho demands extra pay for the promised island and claims the promise dates back more than twenty years.
- Don Quixote angrily dismisses him, but Sancho tearfully apologizes and receives forgiveness.
- They sleep among trees and resume their journey toward the Ebro at daybreak.
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What to notice
Don Quixote reframes his escape as sensible caution. Sancho's injuries make this defense part of their dispute over a master's duties.
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What does Sancho claim about the promise of an island?
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