The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1839-08-07
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Rodrigo de Narvses. Behold. valiant Aleay.
de-" said he, the way 10 which an Abepcer-
rage keeps his word. promised 10 ret0rn 10
thee prisoner, brt deliver two capti,ss into
your power. Behold Xariss. and judge ~heth-
er grieved without reason, over the loss OF
such treasure. Receive us ss your ottn. fos
eonhde my life snd her honor to your hands.'
The Alcaydc was lost in admiration Of tho
beauty Of the lady. and the noble spirit Of tho
Moor. Il know not said he. which 6f y6tY
surpasses the other. but know that my castle
is graccd and honored by your presence. Eu-.
ter 'nio IL, and consider IL your own, while you
deign 10 reside with me-
For several days, the levers remained at Az
lora happy in each others love, and in tho
friendship Of the brave Alcayde. The latter
wrote letter. full of cc',rtesy, TO the Moorish
King Of Grenada, relating the whole event, ex-
tolling the valor and good faith Of the Abencer-
rage, aud craving for him the royal countenance.
The king was moved by the story and was
pleased With an opporunity Of showing atien-
ton TO the wishes Of a gallant and chivalrons
enemy for though he had often suffered from
the prowcss Don Rodrigo de Naraez. he
admired the heroic character lie had gained
throughout the land. Calling the klcayde Of
Coyn into his presence, he gave him the Icliet
TO read. The Alcayde turned pale, aud trem-
hled with rage, on the perusal. Restraint
thine anger" said the king. there is nothing
that the Alcaydr Of Allors could ssk, ttfw
would not grant il in my power.-Go thou TO
Allora; pardon thy children; take them TO
thy home. ! receive this AbeneeYyage into
my favor, and it will be my delight 10 heap
benefits upon you ALL" .',.
The kiudling ire OF the Alcayde was sudden
ly appeased. He hasiened to AlIora aod
folded his children TO his bosom, who would
have fallen at his feet. The gallant Rodrigo
de Navaez gave liberty TO his prisoners with
out ransom, demanding merely a promise Of
ms friendship. He accompanied the youthful
couple aud their father TO Coyn, where th~il
nnptials were celebrated with great rejoicings.
When the festivities were over. Don Rodrigo
de Navacz returned to the fortress Of Allora..
Afcr his departure, the Acayde Of Coyn
addressed his children: 'Toyour hands, said
he, con6de the disposition Of my wealth.
One Of the first things charge t0n. is not to
forget the ransom you owe to the Alcayde OF
Aora. His magDanmity You can never re-
pay, but you can prevent il from wronging him
OF his just dues. Give him, moreover. your
entire friendship. FOR he merits it fully, though
of different faith
r The Abencerragc thanked him for his gener'
{ Gus proposition, which so truly accorded with
: his own wishes. lie took large sum Of gold
1 euS'oSSu " III n tCn COncrs aUu on Ills
:. own part, sent six beautiful horses. superb,
Il caparisoned. with six shields and lances
n mounted and embossed with gold. The beau
tiiul Xarisa. at the same time, wrote a letter I,
d the AIcayde, filled with expressions Of gratitud
: aud friendship, and sent him box Of ffagran
E cypress wood, containing linen, Of the fines
quality, for his person, The valiant AltaJd
' Opposed Of the present 10 a Characteristic man
|, ncr The horses and armor he shared anon,
h the cavaliers who had accompanied him on the
e night Of the skirmsh. The box of cypres,
' wood and It's contents he retained for the sake
I Of the beautiful Xarisa; and sent her. by the
! hands Of the messenger, the sum Of gold paie
as ransom. eDtreating her 10 receive il as
wedding present This courtesy and msgnaD
unity raised the character Of the Alcayde Rod
rigo de Naryaez still higher in the estimation
Of The Moors. who exiolled him as perfect
mirror Of cbiyalric virtue and from that time
, forward there was continual exchange Of good
(, Offices between them.