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In Portugal, between the Douro and Minho Rivers, there roamed a band of thieves, made up of knights, squires, and foot soldiers. The one who robbed the most was held in highest esteem. In São Salvador da Torre, a man lived a good life and served the Virgin. He often went to say his prayers in a chapel dedicated to her and he decorated it with flowers.
One day, thinking that he was rich, the robbers seized this man. They put him on a ship and carried him across the river, intending to hold him for ransom. They abused him and held him in the castle of Neiva. He was beaten continuously and the castellan threatened to kill him if he would not hand over his possessions. He tortured him, stretching him out on a beam and pouring cold water over his body, which was already black with wounds. When they threatened to capture his wife and children, the man promised to give them a thousand Leonese soldas, but they rejected his offer.
