The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . ve you that whichyou should never have extorted from me by force. TheChevalier then assembled the garrison and distributed theother half among them. The Spanish treasurer, who was taken in company withthe convoy, and in whose presence all this passed, could notbut admire so much disinterestedness; but he feared that theconqueror, after having given away everything, would reserveto himself the price of his ransom, and would consequentlymake him pay extravagantly. Bayard, who perceived hisinquietude, soon relieve
The library of historic characters and famous events of all nations and all ages; . ve you that whichyou should never have extorted from me by force. TheChevalier then assembled the garrison and distributed theother half among them. The Spanish treasurer, who was taken in company withthe convoy, and in whose presence all this passed, could notbut admire so much disinterestedness; but he feared that theconqueror, after having given away everything, would reserveto himself the price of his ransom, and would consequentlymake him pay extravagantly. Bayard, who perceived hisinquietude, soon relieved his mind. My trade, said he, asa soldier, obliged me to take you. I will not dissemble, butassure you that I am happy on the occasion, since that successhas enabled me to be of service to my companions, and whatI took from you belonged to your master, who is the enemyof mine. As to everything regarding yourself, I release youwith joy; you are at liberty, and may depart as soon as youplease. At the same time, he ordered a trumpet to attendhim to the enemys quarters.—R.
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