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Pol lived yet, and now were the two sons of my lord Thibault heirs of those two countries, and thereto they attained at the last. The good dame their mother lived in great penitence, and much she did of good deeds and alms; and Messire Thibault lived as the worthy which he was, and much did he of good whiles he was in life. "Malakin," said the Soudan, "what gift?"
You know well, and it is the simple truth, that she comes of the best and bravest blood in France, for her mother is the child of the Count of Ponthieu. But since you too are valiant, and have done me loyal service, for my part I will give her to you willingly, save only that it be to the maiden's mind." "Sire," said Malakin, "I would not take her against her wish."
He knew well that Malakin was both valiant and wise, and might easily come to great honour and degree. Since the servant was worthy of his high desire, the Soudan said, "By my law you have required of me a great thing, for I love my daughter dearly, and have no other heir.
She was called The Fair Captive, by reason that her mother had left her in the Soudan's keeping, as you have heard. A certain brave Turk in the service of the Soudan Malakin of Baudas by name saw this damsel, so fair and gracious, and desired her dearly in his heart, because of the good men told of her. He came before his master, and said to him,
The Soudan bade the girl be summoned. When she came, he said, "Fair daughter, I have granted you in marriage, if it pleases you." "Sir," answered the maiden, "my pleasure is in your will." The Soudan took her by the hand, saying, "Take her, Malakin, the maid is yours."
But a great part of his folk he sent with her to serve them. Malakin came into his country, and much was he served and honoured, and was received with great joy by all his friends; and they twain lived together long and joyously, and had children together, as the history beareth witness.
Then the Soudan let call the damsel, and she came, and he said to her: "My fair daughter, I have married thee, if so it please thee." "Sir," she said, "well is my pleasure therein, if thou will it." Then the Soudan took her by the hand, and said: "Hold, Malakin! I give her to thee."
She is born and come from the most highest kindred and the most valiant of France; for her mother is daughter of the Count of Ponthieu; but whereas thou art valiant, and much well hast served me, I will give her to thee with a good will, if she will grant it." "Sir," said Malakin, "against her will would I do nothing."
"Sire, in return for his labour your servant craves a gift." "Malakin," returned the Soudan, "what gift would you have?" "Sire, I would dare to tell it to your face, if only she were not so high above my reach." The Sultan who was both shrewd and quick witted made reply, "Say out boldly what is in your mind, for I hold you dear, and remember what you have done.
But a great part of his fellowship he commanded to go with her for their service, Malakin came back to his own land, where he was welcomed right gladly of his friends, and served and honoured by all the folk of his realm. He lived long and tenderly with his wife, neither were they childless, as this story testifies.
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