Spain is still a troublous enigma. The conduct of FIBP■RTABO
la more inexplicable than ever. After the revolution appears to be consummated—after his Government has ceased to be the Govern- ment de facto, and those who were lately " rebels " bold power— he has relinquished inaction, to adopt a more embarrassing activity. He has bombarded Seville. Whether difficulty of communication had prevented his knowing what was going forward—whether he still has some astounding plan in reserve—whether his mind has sunk under sickness and misfortune—are the questions that first occur. It is to be hoped, however, that his tardy resistance will not embolden his enemies to any cruel policy towards him ; that ESPARTERO will not be sacrificed in cold blood, because he did not recognize the precise moment when rebellion became legitimate government and the Regent a rebel.
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