Chapter LXXVIII

The King's heart of Morocco 'gainst the Cid was full of rage. "By force the man hath entered into my heritage, And giveth thanks to no one save Jesus Christ therefor."

And the King of Morocco gathered his hosts of war. With fifty times a thousand under arms, good men and stark, They put to sea. In galleons that army did embark To seek the Cid Rodrigo in Valencia they went, The ships came in; and straightway issued forth that armament.