So one day Tirant
approached the queen, and said:
"I beg you to take this king for your husband. He loves you very
much. You already know him, and you would be much better off
with him than with someone who may not love you."
The queen listened to Tirant, and replied:
"I have complete trust in you, so I am putting myself and my
possessions in your power. I will do whatever you command me."
Tirant knelt on the ground and gave her many thanks. He
immediately sent for the king and the friar, and in everyone's
presence they were betrothed. The following day they heard mass,
because they were Catholic Christians. After the wedding, which
took place with great solemnity--as corresponds to royalty--King
Escariano took possession of the entire kingdom of Tremicen, as
husband of the queen, and she was happy because it was at
Tirant's command. The king loved Tirant above all others, and
there was nothing that he would not do for him. And Tirant
likewise loved the king and queen.
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