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San Fernando and his father the Scoundrel

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, but I admire more our forefather the virtuous El Cid who followed God's laws.

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. 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 King. 

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, now. I'm going to see my friend Alvaro who is like a father to your young uncle the future king.

Fernando's face angers as he leaves.

As Fernando walks out a knight of Castile nod at him as comes to see his father.

King Alfonso to the knight: I can't see you now. I'm leaving.

Knight: Of course, great King of Aragon. I'm here at the request of Fernando's mother. She has not seen her son in a long time and wants to see what a fine young man he has become under your guidance.

King Alfonso as he is leaving: Take him, but bring him right back because as she said he needs more of my guidance to become a man like me.

Knight walking into room with Fernando: Your father has given me permission to take you to your mother. We must leave immediate!

Fernando: Why?

Knight: Your young uncle the king is dead and Don Alvaro and maybe even you father may attack Castile and your mother because she will be made queen, soon.

Fernando: Does my father know?

Knight: He would never have let you leave if he knew. He is going to Don Alvaro at this moment and will know soon.

Fernando: Let's fly like the wind. My mother needs my protection!

Scene 2

Fernando enters and knells before Berenguera: My Queen and mother. 

Berenguera lifts up Fernando and knells before him: My Lord and son. I've just relinquish my title so you. The Cortes just named king.

Fernando: I'm only 18 years old. How could you do this?

Berenguera: I put this burden on you because by God's providence only you can lead our armies against the traitor Alvaro and convince you father not to attack.

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