A representative sent by the king, Alfonso, arrived among the visitors from the capital, in addition to the knights invited by Simon. Typically, a knight would bring at least one squire and a servant, but for nobles like Luis and Alfonso, it was customary to have several guards and attendants, showcasing their aristocratic status.

As soon as the knights and their entourage entered Simon’s domain on horseback, they immediately drew the attention of passersby. To welcome these guests, Simon established various checkpoints to inspect the goods and people passing through.

Luis’s group was so conspicuous that they were stopped at the first checkpoint and asked to state their purpose. Simon...