CHAPTER XCII. 

OF THE INSOLENT DEFIANCE OF TARFE THE MOOR, AND THE DARING EXPLOIT OF HERNAN PEREZ DEL PULGAR. 

When the Moorish knights beheld that all courteous challenges were unavailing, they sought various means to provoke the Christian warriors to the field. Sometimes a body of them, fleetly mounted, would gallop up to the skirts of the camp and try who should hurl his lance farthest within the barriers, having his name inscribed upon it or a label affixed containing some taunting defiance. These bravadoes caused great irritation; still, the Spanish warriors were restrained by the prohibition of the king. 

Among the Moorish cavaliers was one named Tarfe, renowned for strength and daring spirit, but whose courage partook of fierce audacity rather than chivalric heroism. In one of these sallies, when skirting the Christian camp, this arrogant Moor outstripped his companions, overleaped the barriers, and, galloping close to the royal quarters, launched his lance so far within that it remained quivering in the earth close by the pavilions of the sovereigns. The royal guards rushed forth in pursuit, but the Moorish horsemen were already beyond the camp and scouring in a cloud of dust for the city. Upon wresting the lance from the earth a label was found upon it importing that it was intended for the queen. 

Nothing could equal the indignation of the Christian warriors at the insolence of the bravado and the discourteous insult offered to the queen. Hernan Perez del Pulgar, surnamed "He of the exploits," was present, and resolved not to be outbraved by this daring infidel. "Who will stand by me," said he, "in an enterprise of desperate peril?" The Christian cavaliers well knew the harebrained valor of Hernan, yet not one hesitated to step forward. He chose fifteen companions, all of powerful arm and dauntless heart.  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. How did the Moors attempts to get the Christians onto the field?
2. How did the Moors try and get the Christians on the field?
3. What tactic was used by the Moors to draw Christians onto the field?
Q2:
1. What was one tactic the Moors used on the Christians?
2. Name on of the Moors' tactics to lure the Christians.
3. What was one way the Moors attempted to get the Christians to the field?
Q3:
1. What were the Spanish soldiers held back by?
2. What got in the way of the Spanish soldiers?
3. What presented a barrier to the Spanish soldiers?
Q4:
1. Which Moor made attempts that were notable?
2. Which Moor's tries were of note?
3. Who made attempts that should be taken notice of?
Q5:
1. What was Tarfe known for?
2. What were Tarfe's striking qualities?
3. What was Tarfe's claim to fame?
Q6:
1. What did Tarfe write on the lance he threw at the Spanish troops?
2. What did Tarfe inscribe upon the lance he threw at the Spanish?
3. What was written on the lance that Tarfe launched twoards the Spanish troops?
Q7:
1. Which of the Spaniards wanted to retaliate against Tarfe?
2. Which Spanish soldier wished to get back at Tarfe?
3. What was the name of the Spaniard that wished to retaliate?
Q8:
1. How many men were selected by Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
2. How many men did Hernan Perez del Pulgar choose to help him?
3. What was the number of men hand picked by Hernan Perez del Pulgar to fight?
Q9:
1. Were the men reluctant to help Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
2. Did the men not really want to help Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
3. Were the men frightened of helping Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
Q10:
1. What was the nickname of Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
2. What nickname did Hernan Perez del Pulgar go by?
3. By what other name was Hernan Perez del Pulgar known?
Q11:
1. Was Hernan Perez del Pulgar considered cautious?
2. Did his companions believe Hernan Perez del Pulgar to be prudent?
3. Was Hernan Perez del Pulgar known to throw caution into the wind?
Q12:
1. What did the men Hernan Perez del Pulgar chose have in common?
2. What was the commonality of the men chosen by Hernan Perez del Pulgar?
3. What quality did all the men that Hernan Perez del Pulgar chose share?
