. . . Sancho, who was always for taking care of the main chance, was not at all pleased with this victory; for he guessed that the guards who had fled would raise a hue and cry, and soon be at their heels with the whole posse of the Holy Brotherhood. . . .

This passage reflects Sancho Panza’s pragmatic nature and his awareness of the potential consequences of their actions. While Don Quixote revels in the liberation of the prisoners, Sancho’s instinct for self-preservation kicks in, anticipating the wrath of the authorities. The phrase "raise a hue and cry" suggests a pursuit or alarm that follows a crime or a wrongful act. Understanding the severe implications of their revolt, Sancho predicts that the fleeing guards will summon the Holy Brotherhood, a formidable law enforcement body in Cervantes' Spain. His concern highlights the tension between idealism and practicality—a recurring theme in "Don Quixote." Through Sancho, Cervantes injects a dose of realism into their otherwise quixotic escapades, underscoring the inevitable clash between noble intentions and harsh realities.