Introduction : which deals with Villabermeja, Don Juan Fresco, and illusions in general -- The illustrious house of López de Mendoza -- What is he good for? -- Doña Ana's plan -- Doña Costanza de Bobadilla -- First impression -- A letter from the doctor to his mother -- Preliminaries of love -- At the window grille -- Mysterious meeting -- Niña Araceli -- Diplomatic activity -- The Marquis of Guadalbarbo -- Examination of conscience -- Penance for the devil -- The tertulia of the three duos -- The earthly paradise -- Jealousy is more powerful than love -- Love pact -- The miracles of contempt -- The miracles continue -- Because of following a woman -- Rosita's revenge -- Joselito's confidences -- Sunt lacrimae rerum -- Mourning -- Lost illusions -- Loose ends -- The crisis -- Secret vengeance for a secret insult -- A sad marriage
