. . . encompassed Sancho and pulled him off his ass, while one of 'em went and got a blanket. Then they put the unfortunate squire into it and observing the roof of the place they were in to be somewhat too low for the purpose, they carried him into the back-yard, which had no limit but the sky, and there they tossed him for several times together in the blanket, as they do dogs on Shrove-Tuesday.

In Cervantes' "Don Quixote," this passage humorously illustrates the stark contrast between Don Quixote's romantic ideals and the harsh, often absurd reality. The phrase "no limit but the sky" transforms the inn's backyard into a limitless space, symbolizing the boundless nature of Sancho's predicament. While Don Quixote escapes the consequences of his folly, Sancho finds himself victim to the whims of the inn's patrons, who make sport of him. This scene underscores the theme of delusion versus reality, highlighting Sancho's suffering as collateral damage in Don Quixote's misguided adventures. Moreover, the act of tossing him "as they do dogs on Shrove-Tuesday" adds a layer of mockery, emphasizing the indignity Sancho endures. The imagery of the limitless sky juxtaposes Sancho's lack of control, intensifying the comedic yet poignant nature of his plight.