The Sword That Spoke by Robert Jeschonek

Author:Robert Jeschonek [Jeschonek, Robert]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pie Press
Published: 2011-09-24T15:21:04+00:00

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"We have done it," said Tizona. "You are free."

As I watched Babieca gallop across the battlefield, the body on its back transformed. Instead of Rodrigo, the guerrito rode into the fight.

"But the guerrito has returned," I said.

"I knew it would," said Tizona. "As soon as I brought Rodrigo back to life and sent him into battle."

I frowned. "But now the guerrito is in control again."

"Not for long." Tizona chuckled. "Keep watching."

I did as Tizona said...and then I understood. As Babieca rode across the field, El Cid's men rallied—and Moorish warriors ran to strike at the source of their inspiration.

El Cid's knights fought to defend their leader, but they could not keep away all the Moors. One after another, the Moors slashed and battered the guerrito, hacking his exposed flesh and pounding him to a pulp inside his armor.

The guerrito, strapped as he was to the back of the horse, could not defend himself. All he could do was scream as the enemy chopped and pulverized him.

I watched for a moment, then turned away from the slaughter. "So this is how we get rid of him. By sacrificing my husband."

"Yes," said Tizona. "That is part of it."

I held up his shining blade, cradled in Rodrigo's coat of arms vestment. "What do you mean, 'part of it?'"

"As a magical sword," said Tizona, "there was one more thing I could do. One thing more than bringing your husband back to life."

"What is that?" I said.

"I did what swords do best," said Tizona. "I cut something out of him."

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