I would much rather go back than
continue on when I think that Her Majesty knows nothing about any
of this. When she sees what's happening she will be completely
frightened, and I would rather die than offend Her Majesty."
Plaerdemavida was very angry with Tirant's words, and she said:
"Oh, you faint-hearted knight. Does a maiden frighten you so
much that you're afraid to go near her? Oh, unlucky captain. Do
you have so little courage that you dare say such words to me?
Pluck up your courage.
When the emperor comes, what story will you invent to tell him?
I'll have you discovered, and God and the whole world will know
that you have spoken ill, and let me remind you that this time
you'll lose your honor and your fame. Do what I tell you and
I'll give you a secure life and have you wearing the crown of the
Greek Empire, because the time has come when I can tell you only
one thing: to go quickly and take those steps that will lead you
to the princess."
Seeing the frankness in Plaerdemavida's words, Tirant said:
"Let's go on without delay, I beg you, and let me see that
glorified body.
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