Chapter CVII

The Cid mounted Baviéca his charger at a leap. "Here before my King Alfonso I say it openly, Who would fain go to the marriage or would have a gift of me, Let him come with me. His profit shall be great, as I conceive."

Now of his lord Alfonso the lord Cid took his leave.. His company he wished not, he departed from him straight. There might you see a many of knights of fair estate Taking leave of King Alfonso, that the while his hands did kiss: "Let it be now thy pleasure, and prithee grant us this-- 'Neath the Cid to great Valencia now will we march away To see the Heirs of Carrión upon their wedding day, And Dame Sol and Dame Elvíra that the Cid's daughters be."

Therewith the King was satisfied and gave them liberty. And the King's bands diminished and the Cid's increased the more. Great company of people marched with the Campeador.

They rode straight to Valencia ta'en when his star was high. On Diégo and Ferrándo he bade them keep an eye. Muño Gustióz and Per Vermudóz they had commandment plain-- In all my lord Cid's household were not a better twain The ways of them of Carrión to discover them and find. Ansuór Gonzálvez joined the Heirs who was a noisy hind, Loose-tongued, and for untrustful in other things well known. They showered many honors on the Heirs of Carrión.

Behold them in Valencia that the Cid my lord had ta'en. When they looked upon the city they were exceeding fain. Muño Gustióz and don Pero, to them the lord Cid spake: "Straightway the Heirs of Carrión unto a lodging take, But do you tarry with them, so doth my order run. When entereth in the morning, when breaketh forth the sun, Of Dame Sol and Dame Elvíra, their brides, they shall have sight."