Now bide here if you will in my freedom, and enjoy your rank and wealth, or go hence if you will, and live out your lives across the sea.

The blessing of Allah be upon you, and turn your souls light.

This is the decree of Yusuf Salah-ed-din, Commander of the Faithful, Conqueror and Caliph of the East." Trembling, full of joy and wonder, they knelt before him and kissed his hand.

Then, after a few swift words between them, Rosamund spoke.
"Sire, that God whom you have invoked, the God of Christian and of Moslem, the God of all the world, though the world worship Him in many ways and shapes, bless and reward you for this royal deed.

Yet listen to our petition.