Chapter CVIII

Then every man departed to his lodging-place that night. The Cid Campeador has entered his castle once again. Abode him Dame Xiména, she and her daughters twain.

"Campeador who in good season girt sword, thou hast come thy ways; May the eyes of our faces behold thee many days."

"I am come, wife much honored, by the Creator's grace, And sons-in-law I bring thee, whence our fame shall wax apace. I have married you well, my daughters, so thank me for it well.