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Loves of Abdalasis and Exilona. of «Legends of the conquest of Spain» by Washington Irving: the whole text, 48 sentences and 1127 words. The small number after every sentence leads to its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. Abdalasis had fixed his seat of government at Seville, as permitting easy and frequent communications with the coast of Africa.[1](1/ "tree and pragmatics") His palace was of noble architecture, with delightful gardens extending to the banks of the Guadalquivir.[2](2/ "tree and pragmatics") In a part of this palace resided many of the most beautiful Christian females, who were detained as captives, or rather hostages, to ensure the tranquillity of the country.[3](3/ "tree and pragmatics") Those who were of noble rank were entertained in luxury and magnificence; slaves were appointed to attend upon them, and they were arrayed in the richest apparel and decorated with the most precious jewels.[4](4/ "tree and pragmatics") Those of tender age were taught all graceful accomplishments; and even where tasks were imposed, they were of the most elegant and agreeable kind.[5](5/ "tree and pragmatics") They embroidered, they sang, they danced, and passed their times in pleasing revelry.[6](6/ "tree and pragmatics") Many were lulled by this easy and voluptuous existence; the scenes of horror through which they had passed were gradually effaced from their minds, and a desire was often awakened of rendering themselves pleasing in the eyes of their conquerors.[7](7/ "tree and pragmatics") After his return from his campaign in Lusitania, and during the intervals of public duty, Abdalasis solaced himself in the repose of this palace, and in the society of these Christian captives.[8](8/ "tree and pragmatics") He remarked one among them who ever sat apart; and neither joined in the labours nor sports of her companions.[9](9/ "tree and pragmatics") She was lofty in her demeanour, and the others always paid her reverence; yet sorrow had given a softness to her charms, and rendered her beauty touching to the heart.[10](10/ "tree and pragmatics") Abdalasis found her one day in the garden with her companions: they had adorned their heads with flowers, and were singing the songs of their country; but she sat by herself and wept.[11](11/ "tree and pragmatics") The youthful emir was moved by her tears, and accosted her in gentle accents.[12](12/ "tree and pragmatics") “O fairest of women!” said he, “why dost thou weep, and why is thy heart troubled?”[13](13/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas!” replied she, “have I not cause to weep, seeing how sad is my condition, and how great the height from which I have fallen?[14](14/ "tree and pragmatics") In me you behold the wretched Exilona, but lately the wife of Roderick, and the Queen of Spain, now a captive and a slave!”[15](15/ "tree and pragmatics") And, having said these words, she cast her eyes upon the earth, and her tears began to flow afresh.[16](16/ "tree and pragmatics") The generous feelings of Abdalasis were aroused at the sight of beauty and royalty in tears.[17](17/ "tree and pragmatics") He gave orders that Exilona should be entertained in a style befitting her former rank; he appointed a train of female attendants to wait upon her, and a guard of honour to protect her from all intrusion.[18](18/ "tree and pragmatics") All the time that he could spare from public concerns was passed in her society; and he even neglected his divan, and suffered his counsellors to attend in vain, while he lingered in the apartments and gardens of the palace, listening to the voice of Exilona.[19](19/ "tree and pragmatics") The discreet Ayub saw the danger into which he was falling.[20](20/ "tree and pragmatics") “Oh Abdalasis!” said he, “remember the words of thy father.[21](21/ "tree and pragmatics") ‘Beware, my son,’ said he, ‘of the seductions of love.[22](22/ "tree and pragmatics") It renders the mighty weak, and makes slaves of princes!’”[23](23/ "tree and pragmatics") A blush kindled on the cheek of Abdalasis, and he was silent for a moment.[24](24/ "tree and pragmatics") “Why,” said he, at length, “do you seek to charge me with such weakness?[25](25/ "tree and pragmatics") It is one thing to be infatuated by the charms of a woman, and another to be touched by her misfortunes.[26](26/ "tree and pragmatics") It is the duty of my station to console a princess who has been reduced to the lowest humiliation by the triumphs of our arms.[27](27/ "tree and pragmatics") In doing so, I do but listen to the dictates of true magnanimity.”[28](28/ "tree and pragmatics") Ayub was silent, but his brow was clouded; and for once Abdalasis parted in discontent from his counsellor.[29](29/ "tree and pragmatics") In proportion as he was dissatisfied with others or with himself, he sought the society of Exilona; for there was a charm in her conversation that banished every care.[30](30/ "tree and pragmatics") He daily became more and more enamoured; and Exilona gradually ceased to weep, and began to listen with secret pleasure to the words of her Arab lover.[31](31/ "tree and pragmatics") When, however, he sought to urge his passion, she recollected the light estimation in which her sex was held by the followers of Mahomet, and assumed a countenance grave and severe.[32](32/ "tree and pragmatics") “Fortune,” said she, “has cast me at thy feet: behold I am thy captive and thy spoil.[33](33/ "tree and pragmatics") But though my person is in thy power, my soul is unsubdued; and know that, should I lack force to defend my honour, I have resolution to wash out all stain upon it with my blood.[34](34/ "tree and pragmatics") I trust, however, in thy courtesy as a cavalier to respect me in my reverses, remembering what I have been; and that, though the crown has been wrested from my brow, the royal blood still warms within my veins.”[35](35/ "tree and pragmatics") \[53\][36](36/ "tree and pragmatics") The lofty spirit of Exilona, and her proud repulse, served but to increase the passion of Abdalasis.[37](37/ "tree and pragmatics") He besought her to unite her destiny with his, and share his state and power, promising that she should have no rival nor co-partner in his heart.[38](38/ "tree and pragmatics") Whatever scruples the captive queen might originally have felt to a union with one of the conquerors of her lord, and an enemy of her adopted faith, they were easily vanquished; and she became the bride of Abdalasis.[39](39/ "tree and pragmatics") He would fain have persuaded her to return to the faith of her fathers; but though of Moorish origin, and brought up in the doctrines of Islam, she was too thorough a convert to Christianity to consent, and looked back with disgust upon a religion that admitted a plurality of wives.[40](40/ "tree and pragmatics") When the sage Ayub heard of the resolution of Abdalasis to espouse Exilona he was in despair.[41](41/ "tree and pragmatics") “Alas, my cousin!” said he, “what infatuation possesses thee?[42](42/ "tree and pragmatics") Hast thou then entirely forgotten the letter of thy father?[43](43/ "tree and pragmatics") ‘Beware my son,’ said he, ‘of love: it is an idle passion, which enfeebles the heart and blinds the judgment.’”[44](44/ "tree and pragmatics") But Abdalasis interrupted him with impatience.[45](45/ "tree and pragmatics") “My father,” said he, “spake but of the blandishments of wanton love; against these I am secured by my virtuous passion for Exilona.”[46](46/ "tree and pragmatics") Ayub would fain have impressed upon him the dangers he ran of awakening suspicion in the caliph, and discontent among the Moslems, by wedding the queen of the conquered Roderick, and one who was an enemy to the religion of Mahomet; but the youthful lover only listened to his passion.[47](47/ "tree and pragmatics") Their nuptials were celebrated at Seville with great pomp and rejoicings, and he gave his bride the name of Omalisam; that is to say, she of the precious jewels\[54\]; but she continued to be known among the Christians by the name of Exilona.[48](48/ "tree and pragmatics") - ← previous: [Conduct of Abdalasis As Emir of Spain.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/36/) - next →: [Fate of Abdalasis and Exilona.—death of Muza.](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/38/) - ↑ back to [Legends of the conquest of Spain](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg77685/)