. . . I intend . . . to wait on my master till we come to Saragosa, but then I'll turn over a new leaf.

In this moment, Sancho Panza reveals his growing disillusionment with the life of a squire. While outwardly loyal, he has begun to entertain thoughts of a simpler, less tumultuous life. His use of the phrase "turn over a new leaf" borrows from the language of bookkeeping, suggesting a fresh start or a new chapter, much like how merchants would track a new customer's transactions on a blank page. This reflection points to Sancho's desire for change and a break from the chaotic adventures he has with Don Quixote. The quote underscores a theme central to Don Quixote: the tension between reality and the chivalric fantasy. Sancho's pragmatism contrasts sharply with Don Quixote's idealism, highlighting the different ways characters in the novel grapple with their aspirations versus their realities.