English Translation

With the sand let us fill them, to lift a burden sore,

And cover them with stamped leather with nails well studded

VII Ruddy shall be the leather, well gilded every nail.

In my behalf do thou hasten to Vidas and Raquel.

Since in Burgos they forbade me aught to purchase, and the King

Withdraws his favor, unto them my goods I cannot bring.

They are heavy, and I must pawn them for whatso’er is right.

That Christians may not see it, let them come for them by night.

May the Creator judge it and of all the Saints the choir.

I can no more, and I do it against my own desire.”

VIII Martin stayed not. Through Burgos he hastened forth, and came

To the Castle. Vidas and Raquel, he demanded them by name.

IX Raquel and Vidas sate to count their goods and profits through,

When up came Antolinez the prudent man and true.

“How now Raquel and Vidas, am I dear unto your heart,

I would speak close.” They tarried not. All three they went apart.

“Give me, Raquel and Vidas, your hands for promise sure

That you will not betray me to Christian or to Moor.

I shall make you rich forever. You shall ne’er be needy more.

When to gather in the taxes went forth the Campeador,

Many rich goods he garnered, but he only kept the best.

Therefore this accusation against him was addressed.

And now two mighty coffers full of pure gold hath he.

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