The "Cantar de Gesta" of Bernardo del Carpio
William J. Entwistle
THE first problem that faces the student of this cantar de gesta is determining whether he concerned with one epic or two. It plain restitution Count Saldania to Bernardo concludes an action which was begun by imprisonment count; it conclusion Cantar Bernardo, properly so called. But, after curtain falls, 655th chapter PCG continues discuss adventures attributed hero. Alfonso, despite his anger, there said have given hero horses and money sent him France1, Mila's manuscript, as quoted Dr Heinermann, adds reason-that would find in France true kinsfolk. Proceeding Paris, claimed be son Timbor; claim rejected another her sons, because not true2. then defied half-brother, and, receiving from Charles, ravaged parts France, crossed Aspa Pass Pyrenees, colonised Canal Jaca a number points Aragon, married Galinda, daughter Alardos Latre, whom Aragonese family Galindez derived. This action, if we suppose independent other, could termed en Francia its only developed incident. The genealogical tree statement Ribagorza's conquests are, PCG, mere lists names, do attain dimensions lay until Canso del Pros Bernat, produced under full impulse Romanticism. We have, therefore, consisting episode. Moreover, episode constructed out contradictory data. probably unprecedented king should couple sentence banishment, promulgated climax long series mutual recriminations, friendly advice how exile might conveniently bestow himself. highly improbable that, divesting castle El Carpio, suffering ruinous forays over
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