In chapter 35 in Don Quijote, Cervantes used a scene from "The golden ass" (unfortunate translation) from Apuleius. The rare version Cervantes did read in catholic Italy was a censored version. As he later read the original version in the king of Algiers's library, he thought his copying would never be spotted. By the way, what was the manchego slave doing in King of Algiers's library?
(9) (PDF) Miguel de Cervantes, slave, and his master Hassan Pacha Veneziano (researchgate.net)
There is no evidence to suggest that any specific scene in Miguel de Cervantes' "Don Quixote" is directly copied from Apuleius' work. While both "Don Quixote" and Apuleius' "The Golden Ass" are important literary works, they belong to different genres (the former is a novel, and the latter is a classical Roman novel) and were written in different historical and cultural contexts.
Cervantes' "Don Quixote" is a satirical novel that parodies the chivalric romance genre, while Apuleius' "The Golden Ass" is a picaresque novel with elements of fantasy and satire. It's essential to approach claims of literary borrowing or influence with careful consideration of historical context, literary conventions, and the distinctiveness of each work.
If there are specific allegations or claims about a scene being copied, it would be helpful to provide more details or references for a more accurate discussion. Literary analysis often involves interpretation and subjective judgment, but scholarly scrutiny generally addresses such matters.
Well, if fighting with bags full of wine is not enough for you...the same scene appears in Apuleio and Don Quijote. It cannot be pure casuality.
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