The boy grew up full of beauty, grace, and agility, the leader of all his companions in every hardy sport.

Through the country round there were none who could throw the javelin, break a lance, or ride at the ring like little Juan Quixada.

In taming unmanageable horses he was celebrated for his audacity and skill.

These accomplishments, however, were likely to prove of but slender advantage in the ecclesiastical profession, to which he had been destined by his Imperial father.

The death of Charles occurred before clerical studies had been commenced, and Philip, to whom the secret had been confided at the close of the Emperor's life, prolonged the delay thus interposed.