<P> Charlemagne 's army is fighting the Muslims in Spain . They have been there for seven years , and the last city standing is Saragossa , held by the Muslim King Marsile . Threatened by the might of Charlemagne 's army of Franks , Marsile seeks advice from his wise man , Blancandrin , who councils him to conciliate the Emperor , offering to surrender and giving hostages . Accordingly , Marsile sends out messengers to Charlemagne , promising treasure and Marsile 's conversion to Christianity if the Franks will go back to France . </P>
<P> Charlemagne 's army is fighting the Muslims in Spain . They have been there for seven years , and the last city standing is Saragossa , held by the Muslim King Marsile . Threatened by the might of Charlemagne 's army of Franks , Marsile seeks advice from his wise man , Blancandrin , who councils him to conciliate the Emperor , offering to surrender and giving hostages . Accordingly , Marsile sends out messengers to Charlemagne , promising treasure and Marsile 's conversion to Christianity if the Franks will go back to France . </P>
where does the song of roland take place
where does the song of roland take place
Spain
Spain