The end Cervantes might have written, delicate and charming (5)
I believe the answer is:
elfin
'delicate and charming' is the definition.
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for elfin that I've seen before include "Small, delicate and mischievous-looking" , "Fairy-like" , "little character" , "Small, with delicate frame" , "Delicate little" .)