Chapter V

Good Martin Antolínez in Burgos that did dwell To the Cid and to his henchmen much wine and bread gave o'er, That he bought not, but brought with him--of everything good store.

Content was the great Campeador, and his men were of good cheer. Spake Martin Antolínez. His counsel you shall hear. "In happy hour, Cid Campeador, most surely wast thou born. Tonight here let us tarry, but let us flee at morn, For someone will denounce me, that thy service I have done. In the danger of Alfonso I certainly shall run. Late or soon, if I 'scape with thee the King must seek me forth For friendship's sake; if not, my wealth, a fig it is not worth.