Chapter LXXXV

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Nothing had ever gladdened him so much as this or more, For now there came good news of them for whom great love he had. Straightway two hundred horsemen to go forth to them he bade, To the good dames and Minaya fair reception to afford. But he tarried in Valencia to watch it and to ward, For he knew that Alvar Fañez with all due care would come.