THE ALHAMBRA 57 



heads of the river gods, Genii, Darro, and 

 Beiro. 



The double Torre de los Siete Suelos flanks a 

 gateway, now walled up, which was formerly 

 the principal entrance to the fortress. Through 

 it the unfortunate Boabdil is said to have passed 

 on his way to exile and obscurity. The tower 

 is so called because it is believed to descend 

 seven storeys underground. Four subterranean 

 chambers have been investigated. Here tradi- 

 tion places the site of much buried treasure, and 

 fables are told of phantom guards and enchanted 

 sentries. 



At the south-eastern angle of the enceinte is 

 the ruinous Torre del Agua, which derives its 

 name from the aqueduct that at this point spans 

 the ravine. On the north-eastern side we reach 

 the Torre de las Infantas, the interior of which 

 is a perfect model of the smaller Oriental dwelling- 

 house. Through a small vestibule we reach a 

 covered-in patio with a fountain in the centre, 

 and alcoves opening out on three sides. The 

 ornamentation is graceful and original. The 

 tower is one of the most interesting parts of the 

 fortress. Somewhat less complete and regular 

 in its plan, but even more elegantly decorated 

 with rose-coloured tiles, is the adjoining Torre 

 de la Cautiva (Captive's Tower). Here the 

 inscriptions resound the praises of Abu-1-Hejaj 



