Invites of the Squires: Luis Lacasa, Rubio Sacristán, Julio Bayona, Carlos Castillo G. Negrete Invites of the Invites of the Squires: Juan Vicens, Marcelino Pascua Rules Belying its nominal suggestion of a formal political, religious, or military association, the Order was in practice an outlet for youthful spontaneity and unbounded exploration. However, in its own bohemian fashion, the Order had some strict rules, catalogued in a retrospective account by Buñuel: Every member had to set forth 10 pesetas for the common cash box—that is to say, pay me 10 pesetas for lodging and food. Every member had to go to Toledo as frequently as possible and ready themselves to live the most unforgettable experiences. The inn in which we stayed, far away from conventional hotels, was almost always the Posada de la Sangre, where Cervantes set La ilustre fregona. The inn had scarcely changed from those times: donkeys in the corral, dirty sheets, and students. Of course, no running water. The members of the Order were prohibited from washing during their stay in the holy city. We almost always ate in cheap bars, like the Venta de Aires, outside, where we were always ordering tortilla a caballo (with pork meat) and a partridge and white wine from Yepes. When returning, on foot, we made the necessary trip to the tomb of Cardinal Tavera, sculpted by Berruguete. A few minutes of reflection behind the reclining sculpture of the Cardinal, a corpse of stone, with pale, sunken cheeks, captured by the sculptor one or two hours before the putrefaction. To attain the rank of knight, one had to: Love Toledo without reserve Get drunk for at least one full night Wander throughout the streets Those who preferred to get up early were ineligible for any position above that of squire. Relation of the Order to the City of Toledo It was the mystique of Toledo that inspired the Order and that kept the members coming back, not just for the duration of the Order, but for the rest of their lives. Toledo is a city with a long and sinuous history dating back to Antiquity. It has served as the main venue for councils of the Holy Roman Empire and as the capital of Spain. Its renowned co-existence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews is a testament to the cultural fecundity of the city. After the capital moved to Madrid in the 16th