And he bowed low at her feet.
“Fair sir,” replied Flamenca, “may He Who never lies and Who willed you to come hither, protect you, and permit you to accomplish all your desire.”
“All my desire, sweet lady, all my thought, all my trouble and my pain, are for you, to whom I have given myself. And, if you, in turn, will give yourself to me, all my wishes will be fulfilled.”
“Fear not. Since God has granted us to come together, you will have naught to complain of in me. Besides, since long time, my heart has been yours.”
He took her in his arms and kissed her tenderly and embraced her, then said:
“If it be your pleasure, we can seek, by the safe way I have made, the room where I have so often gazed upon your tower.”
“As you will, sweet friend. I shall go whithersoever you lead me, sure that you will bring me back again in all security.”
The passage was not dark, for it was lighted with candles, and, before they knew it, they were in the chamber, which was richly furnished with tapestries, with benches, with precious stuffs of all sorts, and strewn with green rushes.
Guillem and Flamenca seated themselves upon a couch raised a little above the level of the floor, while Alis and Margarida took cushions at their feet.
Flamenca looked at them fondly.