One of his favorite Madrid hangouts is Chicote's, which caters to Loyalists. Many of his experiences in Madrid involve incidents that happen at this restaurant. Edwin becomes friendly with many of the International Brigades in the area and films many of the battle scenes both in Madrid and in the caves surrounding the area. Edwin is a Loyalist, with strong connections to the falling Spanish Royal Government. The character of Edwin Henry is assumed to represent Hemingway's experiences during the Spanish Civil War, including his Loyalist sympathies and activities during the war.Mr. Wheeler