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You know that I
have now reached an age when I have to leave the protection of my
mother's wings, and that I am worthy of bearing arms and going
into battle to show the mettle I am made of, and who my father
was. If it is God's will, He will keep me from harm and will
allow me to carry out such actions that He will be pleased, and
they will give consolation to my father's soul, and your grace
will be made happy."
When her son had gone, the countess went into the city, weeping,
and many virtuous women of the city went with her, consoling her
as best they could.
That night the king had the camp well guarded, and he allowed no
one to take off their armor. In the morning, when the sun came
out, he had the trumpets sound, and they moved the camp to within
half a league of where the Moors were. When the tents were set
up he let the men rest. This happened after the noon hour.
When the Moors learned that the Christians had come out of the
city, they were astonished, because a short time before they had
not dared take a step outside the city, and now they came looking
for them.


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