For who was the first on the height and within the city ?" "That was Don Fadrique Mendez," said Heimbert, taking the speaker by the hand and leading him before the general.

"If I now for his sake must forfeit my promised reward, I must patiently submit; for he has rendered better service than I have done to the emperor and the army." "Neither of you shall forfeit his reward," said the great Alba.

"Each has permission from this moment to seek the maiden in whatever way it seems to him most advisable." And swift as lightning the two young captains quitted the circle of officers in opposite directions..