NOTES.
Note 1.
Mountain Christians, those natives of Spain, who, under their prince, Pelayo, took refuge amongst the mountains of the northern provinces, where they maintained their religion and liberty, whilst the rest of their country was overrun by the Moors.
Note 2.
Oh, free doth sorrow pass, &c.
Frey geht das Unglück durch die ganze Erde.
Schiller's Death of Wallenstien, act iv. sc. 2.
Note 3.
Tizona, the fire-brand. The name of the Cid's favourite sword, taken in battle from the Moorish king Bucar.
