That fray, alas! would be no pleasure joust, but to the death, for the feud between these knights was deep and bitter, and such were the conditions of their combat.

He could not wish success to the one or to the other; but of this he was sure, that in all Seville there was no heart that would not give equal honour to the conqueror and the conquered, sure also that both would bear themselves as became brave knights of Spain and England.
Then the trumpets blew again, and the squires and gentlemen who were chosen to attend him came bowing to Peter, and saying that it was time for him to arm.

Bride and bridegroom rose and, while all the spectators fell back out of hearing, but watching them with curious eyes, spoke some few words together.
"We part," said Peter, "and I know not what to say." "Say nothing, husband," she answered him, "lest your words should weaken me.

Go now, and bear you bravely, as you will for your own honour and that of England, and for mine.

Dead or living you are my darling, and dead or living we shall meet once more and be at rest for aye.