Note 40 — AN ARCHITECT'S NOTE-BOOK IN S P A I N (continued 2)

It is but just to Señor Contréras to remark that the Poet's picture was sketched before the date of his admirable conservatorship. He is a true artist, and has done wonders in the way of restoration, completing and as little as possible interfering with the marvellous picturesque character of the noble old Palace.