3. Story of Roland.
Outline: Charlemagne and his peers—Bertha and her husband
flee from court in disguise—Boyhood of Roland—Quarrel with
Oliver—The wrestling match—Roland and Oliver pledge eternal
friendship—Coming of Charlemagne—Meeting between the king
and the boy of the cave—Roland goes to France—Ganelon's
jealousy of Roland—Revolt of one of the nobles—Battle
arranged between champions of king and noble—Revolt
ended—Moslem invasion of Europe—Charlemagne wars for seven
years—Envoys of peace from Moslem king—King asks
advice—Roland cries "War"—Ganelon counsels peace—Ganelon
chosen as envoy to the king—Plots treason—Departure for
Spain—The pass at Roncesvalles.
Sources:
Baldwin. Story of Roland. Church. Stories of Charlemagne.
Greene. With spurs of gold. Macgregor. Story of France.
Spain, 8th Century.
4. The Alhambra.
Outline: Moors in Spain—The Alhambra built—Destruction of
Moorish power in Europe—Legend of the three beautiful
princesses—Legend of the Rose of the Alhambra.
Source:
Irving. Alhambra.