--- title: Traitorous Message of Count Julian. — Legends of the conquest of Spain · full text with trees description: Traitorous Message of Count Julian., «Legends of the conquest of Spain» by Washington Irving: the whole chapter, every sentence with its dependency tree and pragmatics. It begins: Taric ben Zeyad had been surprised by the valour of the Christian cavaliers in the recent battles, and at the number and --- [Mova](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/17/) [home](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [corpora](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/) / [tales](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/) / [Legends of the conquest of Spain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/) / Traitorous Message of Count Julian. # Traitorous Message of Count Julian. Traitorous Message of Count Julian. of «Legends of the conquest of Spain» by Washington Irving: the whole text, 39 sentences and 866 words. The small number after every sentence leads to its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. Taric ben Zeyad had been surprised by the valour of the Christian cavaliers in the recent battles, and at the number and apparent devotion of the troops which accompanied the king to the field.[1](1/ "tree and pragmatics") The confident defiance of Don Roderick increased his surprise.[2](2/ "tree and pragmatics") When the herald had retired, he turned an eye of suspicion on Count Julian.[3](3/ "tree and pragmatics") “Thou hast represented thy countrymen,” said he, “as sunk in effeminacy and lost to all generous impulse: yet I find them fighting with the courage and the strength of lions.[4](4/ "tree and pragmatics") Thou hast represented thy king as detested by his subjects, and surrounded by secret treason, but I behold his tents whitening the hills and dales, while thousands are hourly flocking to his standard.[5](5/ "tree and pragmatics") Woe unto thee if thou hast dealt deceitfully with us, or betrayed us with guileful words.”[6](6/ "tree and pragmatics") Don Julian retired to his tent in great trouble of mind, and fear came upon him that the Bishop Oppas might play him false; for it is the lot of traitors ever to distrust each other.[7](7/ "tree and pragmatics") He called to him the same page who had brought him the letter from Florinda, revealing the story of her dishonour.[8](8/ "tree and pragmatics") “Thou knowest, my trusty page,” said he, “that I have reared thee in my household, and cherished thee above all thy companions.[9](9/ "tree and pragmatics") If thou hast loyalty and affection for thy lord, now is the time to serve him.[10](10/ "tree and pragmatics") Hie thee to the Christian camp, and find thy way to the tent of the Bishop Oppas.[11](11/ "tree and pragmatics") If any one ask thee who thou art, tell them thou art of the household of the bishop, and bearer of missives from Cordova.[12](12/ "tree and pragmatics") When thou art admitted to the presence of the bishop, show him this ring, and he will commune with thee in secret.[13](13/ "tree and pragmatics") Then tell him Count Julian greets him as a brother, and demands how the wrongs of his daughter Florinda are to be redressed.[14](14/ "tree and pragmatics") Mark well his reply, and bring it word for word.[15](15/ "tree and pragmatics") Have thy lips closed, but thine eyes and ears open; and observe every thing of note in the camp of the king.[16](16/ "tree and pragmatics") So speed thee on thy errand—away, away!”[17](17/ "tree and pragmatics") The page hastened to saddle a Barbary steed, fleet as the wind, and of a jet black colour, so as not to be easily discernible in the night.[18](18/ "tree and pragmatics") He girded on a sword and dagger, slung an Arab bow with a quiver of arrows at his side, and a buckler at his shoulder.[19](19/ "tree and pragmatics") Issuing out of the camp, he sought the banks of the Guadalete, and proceeded silently along its stream, which reflected the distant fires of the Christian camp.[20](20/ "tree and pragmatics") As he passed by the place which had been the scene of the recent conflict, he heard, from time to time, the groan of some expiring warrior who had crawled among the reeds on the margin of the river; and sometimes his steed stepped cautiously over the mangled bodies of the slain.[21](21/ "tree and pragmatics") The young page was unused to the sights of war, and his heart beat quick within him.[22](22/ "tree and pragmatics") He was hailed by the sentinels as he approached the Christian camp, and, on giving the reply taught him by Count Julian, was conducted to the tent of the Bishop Oppas.[23](23/ "tree and pragmatics") The bishop had not yet retired to his couch.[24](24/ "tree and pragmatics") When he beheld the ring of Count Julian, and heard the words of his message, he saw that the page was one in whom he might confide.[25](25/ "tree and pragmatics") “Hasten back to thy lord,” said he, “and tell him to have faith in me, and all shall go well.[26](26/ "tree and pragmatics") As yet I have kept my troops out of the combat.[27](27/ "tree and pragmatics") They are all fresh, well armed, and well appointed.[28](28/ "tree and pragmatics") The king has confided to myself, aided by the princes Evan and Siseburto, the command of a wing of the army.[29](29/ "tree and pragmatics") To-morrow, at the hour of noon, when both armies are in the heat of action, we will pass over with our forces to the Moslems.[30](30/ "tree and pragmatics") But I claim the compact made with Taric ben Zeyad, that my nephews be placed in dominion over Spain, and tributary only to the Caliph of Damascus.”[31](31/ "tree and pragmatics") With this traitorous message the page departed.[32](32/ "tree and pragmatics") He led his black steed by the bridle to present less mark for observation, as he went stumbling along near the expiring fires of the camp.[33](33/ "tree and pragmatics") On passing the last outpost, when the guards were half slumbering on their arms, he was overheard and summoned, but leaped lightly into the saddle and put spurs to his steed.[34](34/ "tree and pragmatics") An arrow whistled by his ear, and two more stuck in the target which he had thrown upon his back.[35](35/ "tree and pragmatics") The clatter of swift hoofs echoed behind him, but he had learnt of the Arabs to fight and fly.[36](36/ "tree and pragmatics") Plucking a shaft from his quiver, and turning and rising in the stirrups as his courser galloped at full speed, he drew the arrow to the head and launched it at his pursuer.[37](37/ "tree and pragmatics") The twang of the bow-string was followed by the crash of armour, and a deep groan, as the horseman tumbled to the earth.[38](38/ "tree and pragmatics") The page pursued his course without further molestation, and arrived at the Moslem camp before the break of day.[39](39/ "tree and pragmatics") - ← previous: [Skirmishing of the Armies.—pelistes and His Son.—pelistes and the Bishop.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/16/) - next →: [Last Day of the Battle.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/18/) - ↑ back to [Legends of the conquest of Spain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/)