But the moment the Spanish minister makes a demand, it is acceded to at once, whether it be just or not.
Spain chastised the Moors five or six years ago, about a disputed piece of property opposite Gibraltar, and captured the city of Tetouan.

She compromised on an augmentation of her territory, twenty million dollars' indemnity in money, and peace.

And then she gave up the city.

But she never gave it up until the Spanish soldiers had eaten up all the cats.
They would not compromise as long as the cats held out.

Spaniards are very fond of cats.