Let me tell you how it can be done:
you can easily become a Moor, and then the marriage can take
place. As for the maiden you say you are in love with, I believe
that is simply an excuse, and the real reason is that I do not
please you."
Tirant reflected for a moment, and he saw a way by which
Christianity would be exalted. He decided to show the queen
great love so that she would decide to become a Christian. And
smiling, he said:
"My reason obliges me to keep the faith I have sworn. But I beg
of you, my lady, to receive baptism in the holy and true
Christian faith, and with my help you will regain your kingdom.
And for a husband I will give you a young and virtuous crowned
king. Although I cannot take you as a wife, since I already have
one, you would always be my friend."
The queen dried her tears and sighed:
"Your wise words have led me to this decision: give me baptism
quickly, for you are the flower of all those who are baptized."
When Tirant saw that the queen wanted to become a Christian, he
quickly had a gold basin and a pitcher brought from the booty
they had taken from King Escariano.
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