Sancho Tries to Outmalaprop Mrs. Malaprop
Throughout Quixote there are numerous proverbs and malaprops, which I'm sure present the translator(s) with various problems. Anyway, it is Sancho Panza who seemingly attempts, anachronistically, to outmalaprop Mrs. Malaprop (though a character named Pedro Alonso also commits them). I present only a few examples here: From Sancho: 'Everything you've said so far,' said Sancho, 'I've understood very well, but all the same I'd like you to dissolve one doubt that's just found its way into my head.' ' Resolve is what you mean to say, Sancho,' said Don Quixote. 'You are most welcome to ask, and I shall reply as best I can.' The young graduate was astonished to hear how Sancho Panza expressed himself, because even though he'd read the first volume of his master's history he'd never believed that Sancho was as funny as he's depicted there; but when he heard him talk about a will and codicil that...