| When Mr. Bradlaugh fell among the Carlists he cursed my caligraphy. |
| This was especially, but not exclusively, the case among supporters of the most organized of the political parties, the Basque Nationalists and the Carlists. |
| The Carlists were scheming, and the Cortes was driven to an immediate decision. |
| The Carlists defended tradition, including respect for the Basque charters, while the Liberals were associated with progressive politics of a French hue. |
| For those not familiar with Spanish history, the Carlists are a faction who date back to 1833 when the succession to the Spanish throne was disputed. |
