d. Both times he was asked by the Cid to sit with him at the table, and not with the noblest knights.
e. The first time Martin thought it an honor to himself; the second time, he saw it to be a grave reproof.
f. Thereafter he fought nobly, was seated with the great knights, and became one of the Cid’s most favored friends.
When these points have been fixed in mind, proceed to develop an outline for the composition. It may be something like this:
a. The character of Martin as we first meet him in the story, with instances to prove the nature of it.
b. His character after he was changed by the Cid, with evidences to show it. Exemplified:
1. He was a coward. We know it from—
(a) His flight during the first battle.
(b) His retreat during the second battle.
(c) The fact that he was large, strong and well versed in arms yet would not fight.