LXXIX. Of that saying Alvar Fañez was glad when the Cid spake. Don Jerome his ordination there and then they undertake. In Valencia great riches have they given to his hand. God! how merry was all Christendom that now within the land Of Valencia a bishop of reverend grace had they! Glad therefore was Minaya and took leave and went his way.
LXXX. And now is all Valencia in peaceable estate. Minaya Alvar Fañez to Castile departed straight; His halts I will pass over, nor renew them to the mind. But he sought out Alphonso where the King was to find. The King to Sahagun had gone before some little space, But was come back to Carrión; he might find him in that place. Minaya Alvar Fañez was glad when this was known. With his presents he departed forthwith to Carrión.
LXXXI. Now when the mass was over, thence did Alfonso rise, And Minaya Alvar Fañez came there in noble guise.. In the presence of the people he kneeled upon his knee He fell at don Alphonso's foot, and bitter tears shed he. He kissed his hands; unto the King most lovely words he spake:
LXXII. "A boon my lord Alfonso for the Creator's sake! My lord Cid of the battles has kissed thy hands ere now, Thy hands and thy feet likewise, for his noble lord art thou, If thou favorest him, God's favor come upon thee from above. Thou didst send him into exile and bearest him no love, Though in strange lands he thriveth. Jérica he won in war And Onda, so they call it; so also Almenár, And likewise Murviédro (for a greater town 'tis known), And he has ta'en Cebólla and further Castejón And he has stormed Peñacadéll that is a place of power. He is master of Valencia and these places at this hour. With his own hand the great Campeador a bishop hath ordained. He has forced five pitched battles and in each three victory gained. The gift of the Creator was a very mighty prey, Do thou behold the tokens of the truth of that I say: Here be an hundred horses that in strength and speed excel; With bridle and with saddle each one is furnished well. He kissed thy hands and begged thee thine acceptance to accord. He declares himself thy vassal, and owns thee for his lord."
The King has lifted his right hand and crossed himself thereon: "With what a wondrous booty the Campeador has won I am well pleased in spirit. Saint Isidore to speed! I am glad the Campeador does now so many a fair deed. I accept the gift of horses that the Cid to me has sent"