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Basilio

A poor young man who uses a trick to win his beloved Quiteria.

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Also known as the despairing Basilio, Basilio the Poor

First appearance: Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor

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The despairing youth who loves Quiteria; he is heartbroken and shows signs of madness due to her impending marriage to Camacho.

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In In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.: The despairing youth who loves Quiteria; he is heartbroken and shows signs of madness due to her impending…

Later, in Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor: The poor but talented rival of Camacho, whose rejection by Quiteria sets up the central conflict of the wedding.

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Don Quixote's Inner Circle
Pranksters and Lovers
Captives and Rescuers
Enchanters and Illusions

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In which is related the adventure of the enamoured shepherd, together with other truly droll incidents.
The despairing youth who loves Quiteria; he is heartbroken and shows signs of madness due to her impending marriage to Camacho.
Wherein an account is given of the wedding of Camacho the Rich, together with the incident of Basilio the Poor
The poor but talented rival of Camacho, whose rejection by Quiteria sets up the central conflict of the wedding.
XXI
Fakes suicide with a hidden rapier to force Quiteria to marry him.
XXII Wherin is related the grand adventure of the Cave of Montesinos in the heart of La Mancha, which the valiant Don Quixote brought to a happy termination.
Newly married to Quiteria; his sham wound is revealed as a device to secure the marriage.

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