The Castilians have still remaining a good deal of their old character, their gravedad, lealtad, and el temor de Dios; but that character neither is, nor ever was, exactly true, except of the Castilians only.
Burke reflects on the enduring character traits of the Castilians, while noting their historical inaccuracies.
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