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394 394 WAR OF GRANADA. PART them to deeds of heroism. On the most deserving ^' she freely lavished those honors w^hich cost little to the sovereign, but are most grateful to the subject. The marquis of Cadiz, who was preeminent above every other captain in this war for sagacity and conduct, was rewarded after his brilliant surprise of Zahara, with the gift of that city, and the titles of Marquis of Zahara and Duke of Cadiz. The warrior, however, was unwilling to resign the ancient title under which he had won his laurels, and ever after subscribed himself, Marquis Duke of Cadiz.^^ Still more emphatic honors were conferred on the count de Cabra, after the capture of the king of Granada. When he presented himself before the sovereigns, who were at Vitoria, the clergy and cavaliers of the city marched out to receive him, and he entered in solemn procession on the right hand of the grand cardinal of Spain. As he advanced up the hall of audience in the royal palace, the king and queen came forward to welcome him, and then seated him by themselves at table, declaring that " the conquer- or of kings should sit with kings." These honors were followed by the more substantial gratuity of a hundred thousand maravedies annual rent ; " a fat donative," says an old chronicler, " for so lean a treasury." The young alcayde de los donzeles experienced a similar reception on the ensuing day. Such acts of royal condescension were especially 24 After another daring achieve- Ladyday ; a present, says Abarca, ment, tiie sovereigns granted him not to be estimated by its cost, and his lieirs the royal suit -worn Reyes de Aragon. torn. ii. fol. 303, by the monarchs of Castile on