I:1:7 1ST COURT.
'Tis the same,
But just returned?

I:1:8 2ND COURT.
Long banished from the Court;
And only favoured since the Queen's decease,
His ancient foe.

I:1:9 1ST COURT.
A very potent Lord?

I:1:10 2ND COURT.
Near to the throne; too near perchance for peace.
You're young at Burgos, or indeed 'twere vain
To sing Alarcos' praise, the brightest knight
That ever waved a lance in Old Castille.

I:1:11 1ST COURT.
You followed in his train?

I:1:12 2ND COURT.
And as we passed,
Alarcos bowing to the lowest earth,
The Infanta swooned; and pale as yon niched saint,
From off the throned step, her seat of place,
Fell in a wild and senseless agony.

I:1:13 1ST COURT.