Chapter LVIII

When thus the Cid had spoken, were all in good array; They had taken up their weapons and each had got to horse. They beheld the Frankish army down the hill that held its course. And at the end of the descent, close to the level land, The Cid who in good hour was born, to charge them gave command. And this did his good henchmen perform with all their heart; With the pennons and the lances they nobly played their part, Smiting at some, and others overthrowing in their might. He who was born in happy hour has conquered in the fight. There the Count don Remónd he took a prisoner of war, And Coláda the war-falchion worth a thousand marks and more.