I am
afraid that during this time, while I'm not able to go to her,
some harm may befall her, and that would be worse than death for
me."
The gracious queen would not allow Tirant to speak. Instead,
with a kindly face and soft voice, she said:
"My brother, to me your requests are commands. I am deeply in
your debt because of the great benefits and honors I've received
from you."
Then Tirant embraced her and kissed her on the cheek, and said to
her:
"My sister, I cannot thank you enough for the great love I see in
you."
The queen tried to kiss his hands, and Tirant would not allow it.
Later, the morning of the following day, the queen went to depart
with all her maidens; and the King of Sicily, along with Tirant
and five hundred armed men, accompanied her to the sea. When the
queen had boarded a ship they took their leave of her and
returned to camp. The admiral had all the ships set sail, and
they started on their way to Constantinople.
Then the Moorish ambassadors reached Tirant's camp, and were
astonished at all the horses and men there.
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