The Cid ballads and other poems and translations from Spanish and German Book PDF, ePub eBook

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1887. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... IV. THE CID DURING THE REIGN OF ALFONSO VI. EL BRAVO, A.D. IO72--IIO9, TILL HIS DEATH, A.D. IO99. KING ALFONSO SUCCEEDS TO THE THRONE. Escobar XXXV. Cancionero de Romances, Medina, 1570. Alfonso in Toledo dwelt, No thought had he to reign; Don Sancho drove him from the land, His crown and realm to gain. To him the Lady Urraca sends Her messengers with speed; The letters they have brought him Right pleasant are to read: "Alfonso, King Alfonso, As monarch thee we own; Castilians both and Leonese Have raised thee to the throne. Alone Rodrigo still declines To give thee homage due, Because of King Don Sancho's death, Whom base Vellido slew. For much he loved the King, Senor, And he would have thee swear, That in the matter of his death Thou hadst no thought nor share." "Right welcome are ye, messengers, Let none the matter know; For were the Moorish King aware, He would not let us go." The Count Don Peranzures1 Has counselled them that night To have their horses' shoes reversed, And take to instant flight. By night they leap the Castle walls, And from the city steal; The people all are filled with joy When they have reach'd Castile. They stoop to kiss the royal hand, The Cid he has no heart; And all his kinsmen of Castile Are there to take his part: "Alfonso, none will dare deny That thou art rightful heir; But do not take offence, Seftor, That we would have thee swear, Thyself, and twelve men of thy court, Whom thou wilt choose to name, That in Don Sancho's bloody death Ye had no part nor blame!" "Men of Castile, it pleaseth me This day to grant your prayer; To Santa Gadea of Burgos Let us go forth to swear!" To swear the King and his chosen twelve Rodrigo is not loath; Upon the sacred iron bolt He puts them to the oath: "Alfonso, and ye Leonese, I charge ...

The Cid ballads and other poems and translations from Spanish and German by James Young Gibson

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