had there been a Spanish King in the Country since the time of his grandfather, Philip II." The uniforms described in the by Pellicer -- the one which was worn by the King in the ranks of the army -- is the same as that shown in the portrait of Velasquez .......It is fully demonstrated in certain accounts that the King, satisfied with the enthusiasm which his martial presence had excited, wished the Queen to share his joy, and as soon as he reached Frapa, he had in mind to have the portrait painted, + caused it to be sent to him, even before he arrived at Lerida. That man, still young, being then no more than thirty-two years of age, (but already worn out by the life of pleasure)

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