I would have thee to know, Sancho, that it is the glory of knights-errant to go without eating for a month, and even when they do eat, that it should be of what comes first to hand; and this would have been clear to thee hadst thou read as many histories as I have, for, though they are very many, among them all I have found no mention made of knights-errant eating, unless by accident or at some sumptuous banquets prepared for them, and the rest of the time they passed in dalliance.
In this excerpt from "Don Quixote," the character expresses the belief that it is an honorable trait for knights-errant to endure hunger, often going a month without food. They should eat whatever is readily available when the need arises. This perspective highlights the romantic notion of chivalry, where the focus is on noble deeds rather than personal comforts.
The character implies that traditional tales of knights-errant rarely mention their meals, emphasizing a life filled with adventure and dalliances instead. It suggests a life dedicated to quests and honor, with little attention given to mundane issues like food, which detracts from their lofty pursuits.
