The Lay of the Cid. Folio 43v

Whoe'er was at the parley therewith was full content.
Now were they fain of parting, for night was like to fall.
The King the Heirs of Carrion took by the hand withal,
In the power of the Cid Campeador he put them both straightway.
"Behold them here thy children; since thy sons-in-law are they;
From this day forth do with them as thy heart shall give accord.
May they serve thee as their father, and keep thee for their lord."
"I thank thee and accept, O King, the gift which thou hast given.
Mayst thou be well rewarded hy God who is in heaven.

CV

"Of thee, my liege and sovran, a boon do I request
Since thou givest to wed my daughters in what way likes thee best,
Choose one my girls to give away, who in thy place shall stand,
Since thou hast them, I will never give them o'er with mine own hand.
To the Heirs. Such satisfaction to them shall be denied."
"Behold here Alvar Fanez," the King to him replied,
"Take them by the hand and give them to the heirs, even as I
Here afar off have ta ten them, as though I were hard by;
And throughout all the vigil their sponsor shalt thou be.
When again to me thou comest tell all the truth to me."
Said Alvar Fanez: "Faith! My lord, I am content indeed."

CVI

To all this with due caution, know well they have agreed.
"Ha! King, my lord Alfonso much honored, for a sign