Then looking to his men, he cried, Bring forth
The armour which in Wamba’s wars I wore...
Alphonso’s heart leapt at the auspicious words.
Count Pedro mark’d the rising glow of joy,..
Doubly to thee, Alphonso, he pursued,
This day above all other days is blest,
From whence as from a birth-day thou wilt date
Thy life in arms!
Rejoicing in their task,
The servants of the house with emulous love