ABSTRACT
And so all the Saracens, that day, were killed or taken prisoners. And when the Christians set up the banner of the Lord King En Jaime on the battlefield, he was seen in the litter in which he was being carried, and King En Pedro was greatly displeased at this, for he feared that this toil would be harmful to the Lord King, his father. And he started and went towards him and dismounted and had the litter and the banner set down on the ground, and he kissed his father’s feet and hands, weeping, and said to him : “ Lord and Father, what is this you have done ? Did you not remember that I was here in your place and that you would not be missed ? ” “ Son,” said the King, “ do not speak thus; but what of the insolent Saracens ? ” “ Lord and Father,” said King En Pedro, “ through God and our good luck they have all been killed and defeated or taken prisoners.” “ Son,” said he, “ is that the truth you speak ? ” “ Lord and Father, yes.” And then he raised his hands towards Heaven, and gave great thanks to Our Lord and kissed his son three times on the mouth and gave him his blessing many times.
