He was determined to have his revenge on Don Quixote and to return the crazy hidalgo to his friends in the village. When Sancho heard of Don Quixote's defeat and retirement, he sobbed "You can't quit, Sire. Old dogs don't learn new tricks. "I promised. Now help me take off my armor. I no longer need it." As the two began their three-day journey home, they lamented their fate.