Scene 1
Fernando's father King Alfonso: I'm glad I got you away from your mother with all her rules and morality. I want you to become a man like me.
Fernando: I admire your kingly warrior ways my father and want to be a warrior like you not for my glory, but for the glory and honor of the of the King of Kings whom I admire more than even the great conqueror El Cid.
King Alfonso with wicked smile: When I was your age I had a bread as long as El Cid's while you are clean shaven like St. Michael the Archangel. I do admire your horseback and sword play abilities in the tournaments, but why do you ride off everyday for long rides when you could be in my castle spending times with my nobles getting to know the ladies in the court more intimately.
Fernando: I wish to follow El Cid in his warrior way and his honor of his wife and all women, but even more my guide is Jesus, the King of Kings, whom I am with every day at the most holy sacrifice of the Mass. I hope to see you there more often.
King Alfonso: I tire of this small talk.
Fernando: One last thing my father before I take your leave, your friend Don Alvaro is unjustly persecuting my mother.
King Alfonso: Enough! I am going to see Alvaro, now, but I tend to think he should be in control of the Kingdom of Castile instead of your mother who is too weak for the task.
Fernando's face angers as he leaves.
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