Ibong Adarna Summary of Each Chapter 1-46

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About Ibong Adarna

Ibong Adarna is a corrido believed to have been written by José de la Cruz, also known as Huseng Sisiw. It is said to have originated from an unknown country in Europe, which is why its original author remains uncertain.

The full title of this corrido is “Corrido at Buhay na Pinagdaanan nang Tatlong Principeng Magcacapatid na Anac nang Haring Fernando at nang Reina Valeriana sa Cahariang Berbania.”

Ibong Adarna has become an integral part of Philippine literature and mythology. It gained popularity after being translated into the native language. Written in poetic form, Ibong Adarna follows a meter of eight syllables per line and consists of four lines per stanza.

Ibong Adarna Summary of Each Chapter

Chapter 1: The Kingdom of Berbanya (stanzas 1-29)

This chapter introduces the kingdom of Berbanya, ruled by King Fernando, a good king loved by his people. His wife is Queen Valeriana, and they have three sons: Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan. Despite their prosperous life and love for one another, the king dreams that one of his sons will continue to rule the kingdom.

To teach his children responsibility and wisdom, the king gives them a choice between two paths: becoming a priest or ruling the kingdom. The three princes choose to become leaders of their land to serve their people. The king is overjoyed by their decision, and happiness and order continue in their palace.

However, the foundation of their leadership is their unity and love as a family. The chapter highlights the importance of parents guiding and nurturing their children to prepare them for any challenges in life.

Chapter 2: The Illness of King Fernando (stanzas 30-45)

The story begins with King Fernando feeling sad and worried after having a bad dream. In his dream, he saw his youngest son, Don Juan, being killed by his older brothers, Don Pedro and Don Diego. This dream caused deep sorrow and fear in the king’s heart.

Because of his extreme anxiety, King Fernando fell ill. He could no longer eat or sleep properly, as if he had lost his energy and purpose in life. His sadness could not be lifted, even when his family tried to cheer him up. The servants and doctors attempted to cure the king, but none of them could find a remedy for his illness.

Despite all the treatments and efforts to restore the king’s strength, he remained weak and lost in his thoughts because of the deep impact of his dream. It was later discovered that the cause of his illness was not physical but emotional and psychological—the bad dream that felt so real in his mind.

The doctors and servants searched for other ways to heal the king until they learned that only the magical song of the Ibong Adarna could cure his sadness and fear. When King Fernando found out about this, he decided to call his children and send one of them on a journey to find the bird so he could be healed.

Chapter 3: Don Pedro’s Journey (stanzas 46-80)

After learning that a magical bird called the Ibong Adarna could cure his illness, King Fernando immediately ordered his eldest son, Don Pedro, to find the bird and bring it back to their kingdom. Don Pedro obeyed his father’s order and prepared for the journey.

Don Pedro traveled to Mount Tabor, where the Ibong Adarna lived. On his journey, he experienced hunger, exhaustion, and loneliness. He reached a steep and rocky path that was difficult to climb. His horse died, so he left it behind and continued walking, carrying only his provisions.

When he arrived at Mount Tabor, Don Pedro saw the Piedras Platas tree, which was shining and unique. He waited there for the Ibong Adarna to arrive. As he watched the tree, he was amazed and did not notice the bird coming. When the Ibong Adarna landed on a branch of the Piedras Platas, it started to sing. The bird sang seven songs and changed its appearance seven times, making its singing even more enchanting.

As the bird sang, Don Pedro slowly fell asleep. He did not realize that after finishing its seven songs, the Ibong Adarna released its droppings, which fell on him. Because of this, he turned into a living stone, unable to move.

Chapter 4: Don Diego’s Failure (stanzas 81-109)

Don Diego was ordered by their father to find his brother, Don Pedro, after he failed in his mission to capture the Ibong Adarna. Don Diego bravely traveled, carrying in his heart the dream of helping their parents and the goal of rescuing his lost brother. During his journey, he crossed mountains, forests, and rivers, enduring hunger, fatigue, and hardship to reach the Piedras Platas tree where the Ibong Adarna lived.

Despite the long journey, Don Diego arrived at the place where the Piedras Platas tree stood. He was amazed by its beauty but noticed that no birds perched on it except the magical Ibong Adarna. As he sat and waited under the tree, he heard the enchanting and beautiful song of the Ibong Adarna. The song was so captivating that Don Diego closed his eyes and fell under its spell. When the Ibong Adarna finished singing, it defecated, and its droppings fell on Don Diego, slowly turning him into stone, just like what happened to Don Pedro.

Chapter 5: Don Juan’s Journey (stanzas 110-140)

King Fernando is deeply worried because Don Pedro and Don Diego have not returned from their search for the Ibong Adarna. This has worsened the king’s condition and increased his anxiety. Although he wants to find the Ibong Adarna, he hesitates to send Don Juan, fearing that his youngest son might also be harmed. However, Don Juan insists on traveling to find the magical bird and save his brothers.

Don Juan prepares for the journey and prays to the Virgin Mary for guidance and safety. He endures hunger and hardship during his travels, eating only the bread he brought with him. Despite his struggles, he continues and shows strong determination, trusting in God that he will find a cure for his father and rescue his brothers. During his journey, he meets an injured old man whom he helps with great care.

Chapter 6: The Leprous Hermit (stanzas 141-198)

Don Juan continues his journey to find the magical Ibong Adarna. While traveling, he sees an old leper struggling to crawl due to his illness. Despite his own exhaustion and hunger, Don Juan approaches the old man and shows him kindness. The old man begs for help, and Don Juan immediately gives him bread from his provisions. This makes the old man very happy, and he thanks Don Juan repeatedly.

In his gratitude, the old man reveals to Don Juan that he is a hermit and offers to help him catch the Ibong Adarna. The hermit advises that the Ibong Adarna perches at midnight and sings seven songs before relieving itself. He gives Don Juan instructions and warnings, such as avoiding the bird’s droppings to prevent being turned into stone.

The hermit gives Don Juan seven limes, a razor, and a string to use in fighting off sleep while waiting for the Ibong Adarna’s song. He also tells Don Juan that he must wound himself after each song to stay awake. The hermit strongly warns Don Juan not to be hit by the bird’s droppings, or he will turn to stone like his brothers, Don Pedro and Don Diego.

In the end, Don Juan thanks the hermit and continues his journey to Mount Tabor, patiently waiting to catch the Ibong Adarna, carrying the tools and advice given by the hermit.

Chapter 7: The Ibong Adarna (stanzas 199-215)

Don Juan arrives at Piedras Platas, the tree where the Ibong Adarna often perches. While waiting, he feels a bit of boredom and doubt, but he remains patient. Finally, the Ibong Adarna arrives and begins to sing. As the Adarna sings, Don Juan suffers intense pain from cutting and squeezing limes on his skin to stay awake.

After the Ibong Adarna finishes its seven songs, the bird falls asleep with its eyes open and wings spread. Carefully, Don Juan climbs the tree and quickly grabs the Adarna, tying it with the golden string given by the hermit. Despite his exhaustion and wounded hands, Don Juan successfully catches the Ibong Adarna. He brings it to the hermit, who helped him prepare to catch the bird.

Chapter 8: The Rescue of Don Pedro and Don Diego (stanzas 216-225)

The hermit instructs Don Juan to fetch a jar and fill it with water. According to the hermit, the water from the jar must be poured over two headstone-like rocks to turn them back into humans. Don Juan follows the instructions and carefully pours water over the two rocks, which immediately transform back into his brothers, Don Pedro and Don Diego.

When Don Pedro sees Don Juan, he stands up and embraces his brother while they both cry. Don Diego also returns to human form and hugs Don Juan. The three brothers reunite and express their love for one another. However, amid their joy, they suddenly remember their sick father and decide to return to the hermit’s house to celebrate their reunion and their triumph over the challenges they faced.

Chapter 9: The Magical Truth (stanzas 226-256)

The mission of the three princes ended after they captured the Ibong Adarna. On their return, the hermit prepared a grand feast to celebrate Don Juan’s success. Don Juan, who had wounds, was treated by the hermit using a magical remedy from a bottle, and he healed instantly, as if he had no wounds at all. While talking, the hermit advised the three princes to stay united and work together on their journey home to avoid any conflicts.

The three princes then began their journey back to Berbanya. However, along the way, Don Pedro secretly harbored anger and envy toward Don Juan because he always seemed to excel and receive praise. Don Pedro planned to kill Don Juan and shared this plan with Don Diego.

Although afraid and hesitant, Don Diego agreed to beat Don Juan but not kill him, which pleased Don Pedro because they would leave Don Juan behind and take the Ibong Adarna home themselves.

They carried out their plan, beating Don Juan and leaving him wounded in the forest. Don Pedro was sure that their youngest brother would die there. Then, they fled with the Ibong Adarna. Poor Don Juan did not fight back.

Chapter 10: The Betrayal of Don Pedro and Don Diego (stanzas 257-275)

After taking the Ibong Adarna from Don Juan, Don Pedro and Don Diego returned to the kingdom of Berbanya. They presented the Ibong Adarna to their father, the king, but Don Juan was not with them. They had left him wounded and nearly dead in the middle of the forest. The king was happy to see the Adarna, but the bird did not sing, which was expected to heal the king.

Because the Ibong Adarna did not sing, King Fernando’s condition continued to worsen. The king wondered why the bird was not singing, so he consulted a wise doctor. The doctor explained that the bird was also suffering and seemed to be grieving because its true caretaker, Don Juan, was missing. Because of this, the king’s condition grew even worse, and the Ibong Adarna could not ease his illness.

Chapter 11: Don Juan’s Prayer (stanzas 276-318)

In this chapter, we see Don Juan in a very difficult situation. He is wounded and barely able to move as he crawls through the forest. His condition is terrible—he has bruises and wounds all over his body, and he feels intense hunger and thirst. Despite his physical suffering, he continues to trust in God and the Virgin Mary.

In his prayer, Don Juan asks for his sick father to be healed. He pleads for mercy, not just for himself but especially for his beloved parents. Even on the brink of death, he does not lose hope and entrusts his fate to God.

He cannot believe what his two brothers did to him. He says he was willing to give them the Ibong Adarna and that they did not need to betray him.

In his suffering, he remembers his homeland, the palace where he grew up, and the care of his mother, which he deeply longs for.

Chapter 12: The Rescue of Don Juan (stanzas 319-339)

After the intense suffering Don Juan endured, he was found by an old man in a mountain valley. The old man approached the prince, frail and weak, but full of compassion. He immediately checked Don Juan’s condition, touched his wounded body, and gently treated the prince’s wounds.

Thanks to the old man’s kindness, Don Juan’s strength slowly returned, and his wounds healed as if he had never been injured. Don Juan’s dislocated bones were fixed, and his handsomeness returned without any trace of injury or illness.

Because of this, Don Juan was amazed. He deeply thanked the old man and wondered how he could repay such kindness. However, the old man reminded Don Juan that true charity is done without expecting anything in return. Charity, according to the old man, is an act of kindness shared with others out of compassion, not in hopes of receiving a reward.

After their conversation, the old man advised Don Juan to hurry home to Berbanya to help his sick father.

Chapter 13: Don Juan’s Return (stanzas 340-403)

When Don Juan returned to Berbanya after his adventures, his mother greeted him with joy, but his two brothers, Don Pedro and Don Diego, were filled with fear. Don Juan immediately knelt before his father as a sign of respect and kissed his hands.

At the same time, the Ibong Adarna, inside its cage, began to sing a sweet and enchanting song. The bird revealed the truth about the wrongdoing of Don Pedro and Don Diego and the suffering Don Juan endured because of their betrayal.

After the bird finished its seventh song, King Fernando was instantly healed and suddenly stood up. Upon learning about the evil deeds of his two sons against his youngest, the king immediately ordered them to be punished by exile.

Don Juan felt pity for his brothers, so he knelt before his father to beg for their forgiveness. Despite the king’s intense anger and grief, he was moved by Don Juan’s plea and granted his request to forgive his brothers. Don Pedro and Don Diego promised never to repeat their actions.

In the end, King Fernando forgave Don Pedro and Don Diego, and light returned to the kingdom as the king’s recovery brought joy, accompanied by the Adarna’s song.

Chapter 14: The Betrayal Happens Again (stanzas 404-428)

In this chapter, the king’s deep love for the enchanting Ibong Adarna is highlighted, as he visits it every day. To keep the bird in his palace, he ordered his sons to guard it every night. He reminded them that anyone who neglected their duty and let the bird escape would be held accountable.

However, the brothers—Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan—showed different attitudes toward their duty. Don Pedro hated guarding the bird because, as a prince, he valued his freedom. Don Diego, on the other hand, was always sleepy and bored due to the slow passage of time. Meanwhile, Don Juan found a way to make his task enjoyable by talking to the Ibong Adarna.

But Don Pedro and Don Diego planned another betrayal. At first, Don Diego did not want to agree to his brother’s plan, but he eventually gave in after Don Pedro promised to make him his right-hand man when he became king.

Don Juan fell asleep due to exhaustion and lack of rest because of the importance of his task. Taking advantage of this, Don Pedro and Don Diego released the Ibong Adarna.

Chapter 15: Don Juan Leaves Again (stanzas 429-442)

Early in the morning, Don Juan left to escape from his father. He knew he needed to hide because of his failure to guard the Ibong Adarna.

When the king woke up, he immediately went to the room where the bird was kept. He was shocked and angry to find that the bird was no longer in its cage. When the king summoned his children, only two of them appeared before him.

Don Pedro and Don Diego tried to lie again, but the king did not believe them right away. King Fernando ordered them to find Don Juan, but they failed to locate him.

According to the two princes, Don Juan had betrayed them, and they were ready to leave to search for their hiding youngest brother.

They traveled far and wide but could not find Don Juan. Eventually, they reached the mountains of Armenya, where Don Juan was.

Chapter 16: A New Paradise (stanzas 443-479)

In this chapter, the beautiful mountains of Armenya are described as a paradise on earth. Armenya is filled with abundant trees, towering mountains, clear streams, and clean skies. The birds sing joyfully, and the air is fresh and fragrant, making the place full of beauty. Here, it seems like life’s problems and challenges are forgotten, as nature provides a calm and peaceful feeling.

Don Juan lived in this place to save himself from the punishment he might face due to the loss of the Ibong Adarna. He had time to reflect and regret his mistakes.

Meanwhile, Don Pedro and Don Diego also found peace in Armenya and talked about their experiences and plans for the future. During their meeting, they discussed their shortcomings toward Don Juan and what might happen in their future. Don Pedro convinced Don Diego to live with Don Juan in the mountains. Don Juan agreed to their decision because he loved his brothers.

Their home was a wooden house, and they lived there happily. Over time, the three brothers decided to explore other parts of Armenya they had not yet visited. So, even though it was midday, the three of them traveled to find their new destiny.

Chapter 17: The Magical Well in Armenya (stanzas 480-503)

The brothers Don Pedro, Don Diego, and Don Juan found a mysterious well while traveling. The well was surrounded by smooth marble, and the moss around it had golden engravings. They admired the well’s appearance, which, though deep, had no water inside. The well had a rope for those who wanted to try descending.

Don Pedro, the eldest brother, was the first to go down the well. However, due to the lack of light, he only reached thirty fathoms before turning back. Don Diego followed, but like his older brother, he also did not stay long at the bottom of the well.

The last to try was Don Juan. With great courage, he continued his journey into the well, even though it was very deep. Don Pedro grew impatient, while Don Diego became worried that something bad might have happened to Don Juan.

Chapter 18: The Beautiful Princess Juana (stanzas 504-530)

As Don Juan continued his journey into the depths of the well, he found its deepest part, which contained a magnificent garden—a hidden paradise within Armenya. This place was filled with various plants and flowers, giving color and fragrance to the surroundings.

Don Juan saw a grand palace made of gold and silver, its brilliance catching his eye. There, he also saw the beauty of a maiden, none other than Doña Juana.

Doña Juana was startled by Don Juan’s arrival at her home. To introduce himself, Don Juan knelt and introduced himself as the prince of Berbanya. He also apologized to the maiden for his sudden arrival in their place.

Don Juan expressed his love for Doña Juana. To his delight, Doña Juana accepted and returned his love.

Chapter 19: The Giant Guardian (stanzas 531-568)

Doña Juana warned Don Juan that a cruel giant guards her garden. Soon, the giant appeared because he smelled a human nearby. He was happy because he no longer had to search for food—he already found his next meal.

Even though he was in danger, Don Juan did not lose courage. He bravely faced the giant and defended himself with his sharp sword. With his bravery and skill, Don Juan defeated the giant.

Even after his victory, Don Juan did not stop his journey. Doña Juana asked him to rescue her youngest sister, Princess Leonora. She refused to leave without her. However, Doña Juana warned him that a seven-headed serpent guards Princess Leonora. This serpent is even more dangerous than the giant because it can grow back its heads when they are cut off.

Doña Juana also told Don Juan that Princess Leonora is in a nearby palace with a grand golden staircase.

Chapter 20: The Lovelier Princess (stanzas 569-617)

In this chapter, Princess Leonora met Don Juan, which surprised her. On the other hand, Don Juan was deeply captivated by Princess Leonora’s beauty, finding her even more beautiful than the first princess he met.

Princess Leonora hurriedly asked Don Juan to leave because a serpent was about to arrive. However, Don Juan begged to stay and protect her, as he had already fallen in love with her.

At this moment, Don Juan forgot about Princess Juana, who was waiting outside the palace. Don Juan’s sweet and gentle words touched Princess Leonora’s heart, and she finally allowed him to enter her palace.

The princess asked how Don Juan reached her palace. So, Don Juan shared the struggles and hardships he had faced before arriving in her kingdom. He promised his sincere love to the princess, but Princess Leonora still felt worried that he might deceive or betray her.

At the end of the chapter, they suddenly felt a strong tremor around them, a sign that danger was approaching.

Chapter 21: The Seven-Headed Serpent (stanzas 618-658)

Don Juan fought a fierce battle against a seven-headed serpent. As the ground shook violently, the serpent appeared and attacked him. It seemed impossible to win because every time Don Juan cut off one of its heads, a new one would grow back. But he did not give up.

Despite his exhaustion, Don Juan did not forget to pray. His prayers became his weapon, giving him more strength and courage. After three hours of fighting, Don Juan finally won. Princess Leonora helped by throwing him a healing balm, which he used on the serpent’s necks to stop the heads from growing back. When Don Juan cut off the last head, it did not regenerate.

After the battle, the princesses were lifted out of the deep well. Don Pedro, Don Juan’s older brother, learned about his bravery in rescuing the princesses. This made Don Pedro even more jealous, especially because he was also captivated by Princess Leonora’s beauty.

Chapter 22: The New Deception (stanzas 659-731)

The story begins when Princess Leonora realizes that she left behind her diamond ring, which she inherited from her mother. The only thing she brought with her was her pet wolf.

Even though Princess Leonora did not agree, Don Juan decided to go back and retrieve the ring. While he was climbing down the well, Don Pedro suddenly cut the rope, causing Don Juan to fall.

Princess Leonora fainted because of Don Pedro’s betrayal. When she woke up, she was in Don Pedro’s arms. He promised to make her the queen of Berbanya. However, Princess Leonora did not hesitate to release her enchanted wolf and ordered it to rescue Don Juan, the one she truly loved.

Don Pedro and Don Diego returned to the kingdom with the two princesses. They told the king that they did not find Don Juan, but they survived the giants and the serpent and successfully rescued the princesses. The king ordered the immediate wedding of the four, but Princess Leonora refused and asked for a seven-year delay because she had a vow to fulfill.

The king agreed to postpone her wedding, but Don Diego and Princess Juana’s marriage was celebrated first. The entire kingdom rejoiced for nine days.

Chapter 23: The Enchanted Wolf (stanzas 732-757)

The enchanted wolf found Don Juan in a critical condition because of his injuries. Without hesitation, the wolf acted quickly and went to the Jordan River, carrying three bottles.

To get water, the wolf tricked the guardian of the river. Even though the guardian chased after the wolf, it managed to escape by jumping off a cliff.

When the wolf returned to Don Juan, it used the water from the Jordan River to heal his wounds. The wolf poured the water over Don Juan’s body, restoring his strength and healing all his injuries. Out of joy and gratitude, Don Juan hugged the wolf.

The wolf then accompanied Don Juan back to the palace to retrieve Princess Leonora’s lost ring. After getting the ring, the wolf also helped Don Juan climb out of the deep well.

In the end, the wolf left Don Juan. At this point, Don Juan was exhausted. As he traveled back to Berbanya, he found a big, shady tree and decided to rest under it.

Chapter 24: The Reunion of Ibong Adarna and Don Juan (stanzas 758-794)

Don Juan woke up to the beautiful song of the Ibong Adarna. When he opened his eyes, he was happy to see the magical bird sitting on a branch again.

Through its song, the Ibong Adarna told Don Juan that it had left to protect him from a terrible plan. Don Pedro and Don Diego had planned to kill both Don Juan and the bird. The bird then advised Don Juan to travel to a faraway kingdom in the east, a beautiful place called Reyno delos Cristales.

In that kingdom, Don Juan would meet three princesses—Isabel, Juana, and Maria Blanca. Their father, King Salermo, was a wise but cunning ruler. The bird told Don Juan to choose Maria Blanca because she was the most beautiful among them.

Don Juan followed the bird’s advice and immediately began his journey to Reyno delos Cristales. Meanwhile, back in the Berbanya palace, Princess Leonora continued to cry and worry about Don Juan, hoping that the wolf would save him.

Chapter 25: A New World (stanzas 795-831)

For three years, Don Juan traveled through fields and forests, but instead of getting closer to Reyno delos Cristales, he became even more lost. While wandering in confusion, he met an old man and asked for help because he was very hungry. The old man gave him a piece of black bread that was crushed and had holes. Even though it looked unappealing, Don Juan ate it right away because of his hunger. To his surprise, the bread was delicious and filling.

The old man also gave him honey and water from a bamboo container. Don Juan noticed that no matter how much he drank, the water never ran out. Because of this, he slowly regained his strength and energy.

When the old man heard that Don Juan wanted to reach Reyno delos Cristales, he was shocked. In his hundred years of living, he did not know how to get there. However, he advised Don Juan to go to the seventh mountain and look for a hermit.

Before Don Juan left, the old man gave him a piece of cloth. He told Don Juan that showing this cloth to the hermit would help him receive assistance. He also instructed Don Juan to tell the hermit that the cloth came from an injured old man.

Chapter 26: Princess Leonora’s Tears (stanzas 832-858)

While Don Juan continued his journey, Princess Leonora remained in deep sadness, crying endlessly. Whenever someone tried to visit her, even Don Pedro, she refused to see them. All she wanted was to see Don Juan again. Despite this, Don Pedro warned her that something bad would happen if she did not accept his love.

Don Pedro asked Princess Leonora to forget Don Juan and choose him instead. He told her that Don Juan had been gone for a long time and was already dead. However, the princess refused to believe this. Even after waiting and suffering for three years, she could not bring herself to marry Don Pedro.

Meanwhile, Don Juan had no idea about what was happening in Berbanya. He continued his journey, wandering for five months and crossing seven mountains before finally reaching the hut of the hermit he was searching for.

Chapter 27: The Seventh Mountain (stanzas 859-911)

Don Juan arrived at the seventh mountain, where he found a hermit with a beard that reached his waist. The hermit became angry because his peaceful solitude was disturbed. Don Juan gave him a piece of cloth from an old man he had met in his previous journey. Upon seeing it, the hermit cried and called upon Lord Jesus.

Don Juan explained his mission, but the hermit did not know where the Kingdom of Reyno de los Cristales was. Even though he had lived in the mountains for 500 years, he had never heard of that kingdom.

To help Don Juan, the hermit rang a bell at his door, summoning all the animals of Armenya. Despite the many animals that arrived, none of them knew where the kingdom was.

The hermit then handed the cloth to Don Juan and asked a unicorn to take him to his older brother, another hermit.

Don Juan arrived at the home of the second hermit, who had an even longer beard that reached the ground. This hermit was also angered by Don Juan’s presence. However, when Don Juan gave him the piece of cloth, the second hermit cried and called upon the Lord.

The hermit then asked Don Juan about his purpose. But even though he had lived in the mountains for 800 years, he also did not know the location of the Kingdom of Reyno de los Cristales.

To help Don Juan, the second hermit rang a bell at his door, summoning many different types of birds, which lined up according to their size. However, just like the animals before them, none of the birds knew where the kingdom was.

Chapter 28: The Giant Eagle (stanzas 912-933)

A giant eagle arrived, looking extremely tired. The hermit became angry because the eagle was the last to arrive and had disobeyed his order to return immediately upon hearing the bell.

However, the eagle apologized and explained that it had come from the distant Kingdom of Reyno de los Cristales. Despite its incredible speed, it was still late due to the great distance it had traveled.

The eagle described the beauty and prosperity of the kingdom, which made Don Juan very happy because he had finally found the place he had been searching for.

The hermit then ordered the eagle to take Don Juan to the kingdom. The eagle said that the journey would take a full month before they would reach the bathhouse of Maria Blanca. The hermit also sent other birds to carry supplies and food for Don Juan and the eagle’s long journey. With that, Don Juan began his flight to the East, riding on the back of the giant eagle.

Chapter 29: The Kingdom of Delos Cristales (stanzas 934-960)

After a long journey that lasted one month, Don Juan and the giant eagle finally arrived at their destination. They discovered the place where Maria Blanca and her sisters bathed. Don Juan got off the eagle’s back, and the eagle told him that the princesses would come to bathe at exactly four in the morning.

Each princess had her own bathing area, but Don Juan would easily recognize Maria Blanca because she was the most beautiful among them. The eagle advised him to hide behind a garden and wait for three doves to land on a pear tree.

As expected, at exactly four in the morning, three doves landed on the tree. They transformed into three beautiful maidens and began bathing. At that moment, Don Juan saw the exceptional beauty of Maria Blanca, and his heart immediately fell for her.

While Maria Blanca was bathing, Don Juan secretly took her clothes and kissed them. When the princess realized that her clothes were missing, she became furious and threatened to punish whoever had stolen them.

Chapter 30: Princess Maria Blanca (stanzas 961-1006)

After the siblings bathed, Maria Blanca was left alone in the bathing area because she was still looking for the person who took her clothes. At that moment, Don Juan approached the princess and apologized. He was ready to face any punishment Maria Blanca would give him.

However, the princess’s anger disappeared when she saw Don Juan’s gentle face. Maria Blanca couldn’t help but fall in love and be drawn to the prince’s charm. Don Juan revealed his identity as the youngest son of the noble Don Fernando from the kingdom of Berbanya.

Maria Blanca warned Don Juan about the intelligence and cunning of her father, King Salermo. All those who tried to win her love were turned into stone decorations in the palace garden. She added that at exactly five o’clock, King Salermo would wake up, and if he saw Don Juan and invited him into the palace, he should not go because certain death awaited him there.

Don Juan thanked her and showed that he was ready to face the difficult challenges King Salermo would present. He thought that he needed to follow all the king’s commands and would require the help of the princess he loved.

Maria Blanca instructed Don Juan to meet her at night to learn about the first challenge her father would give him.

Chapter 31: The King’s First Challenge (stanzas 1007-1059)

Don Juan met King Salermo in the garden, where the king learned about the prince’s intentions. The king invited Don Juan to enter the palace, but he politely refused and decided to wait for the king’s next orders.

The king then commanded his servants to bring a sack of freshly harvested wheat. He ordered Don Juan to level a mountain and plant the wheat in that area. By morning, the wheat must be ready to be harvested, turned into bread, and served for breakfast.

King Salermo was pleased, thinking that he had set another impossible task. He expected that Don Juan, like others before him, would fail and turn into stone.

Don Juan returned feeling hopeless. He knew that it was impossible for wheat to grow overnight and be turned into bread by morning. However, Princess Maria Blanca reassured him and promised to take care of everything. Using her magic, she fulfilled King Salermo’s request.

In the middle of the night, Maria Blanca scattered the wheat, and it instantly grew and bore grains. She harvested the wheat and sent it to the bakers. Before sunrise, the wheat had already been turned into bread. King Salermo was shocked when he was served colorful and uniquely shaped bread from just a single sack of wheat.

Chapter 32: The King’s Second Command (stanzas 1060-1096)

King Salermo once again summoned Don Juan to enter the palace, but Don Juan refused. Instead, they met again in the garden, where the king gave him his second challenge.

The king presented a small jar containing twelve tiny black men. He then released them into the vast ocean and ordered Don Juan to catch all of them and return them to the jar. By the next morning, Don Juan had to present the jar with all twelve inside, or he would face the death penalty.

Feeling worried, Don Juan met with Princess Maria Blanca. He feared that he would fail this impossible task. Maria Blanca reassured him and gave him instructions. At four in the morning, Don Juan needed to bring a lantern and take the princess to the seashore. Using her magic, Maria Blanca commanded the black men to return to the jar, warning them of her wrath if they disobeyed.

Their plan worked, and by morning, Don Juan successfully presented the jar containing all twelve tiny black men to the king. However, instead of being pleased, King Salermo became furious. He still could not get rid of Don Juan, so he planned an even more difficult challenge.

Chapter 33: The Moving of the Mountain (stanzas 1097-1122)

Don Juan and King Salermo met again in the garden to discuss the next challenge. The king commanded Don Juan to move a mountain so that it would be directly in front of his palace window, allowing fresh air to enter. He ordered Don Juan to complete this task before sunrise.

Don Juan once again felt anxious, but Princess Maria Blanca reassured him. She promised that she would take care of moving the mountain.

In the early morning, while Don Juan was resting, Maria Blanca went to the mountain. Using her magic, she commanded strong winds to push the mountain toward “Palacio Real”.

By sunrise, King Salermo was shocked by what he saw. Right in front of his palace window stood the mountain he had requested to be moved. He could not believe that Don Juan had once again succeeded in completing such an impossible challenge.

Chapter 34: The Construction of the Castle (stanzas 1123-1179)

King Salermo gave Don Juan another difficult challenge: to cover a mountain in the middle of the sea and build a castle on top of it. The castle must have seven layers of walls with cannons for defense, six batteries of weapons, and soldiers dressed in armor. There must also be a road leading from “Palacio Real” to the castle. The king provided Don Juan with tools such as a shovel, pickaxe, rake, hammer, and spoon. Through this task, the king aimed to test Don Juan’s intelligence and ability.

At eight o’clock in the evening, Don Juan and Maria Blanca met again. Instead of worrying, Maria Blanca once again offered to complete the task for Don Juan and told him to rest. Without hesitation, she used her magic to move the mountain and transform it into a magnificent castle in the middle of the sea.

King Salermo woke up to the sound of loud explosions from the castle cannons. He walked down the road leading to the castle, but the guards refused to let him enter. However, when Don Juan arrived, the soldiers greeted him with respect. The king then ordered Don Juan to stop the cannon fire.

By five o’clock in the afternoon, the king summoned Don Juan again and ordered him to remove the castle and restore everything to its original state. With Maria Blanca’s magic, the castle disappeared, and the mountain returned to its place. Once again, Don Juan had successfully completed the king’s challenge.

Chapter 35: The Lost Ring (stanzas 1180-1239)

Don Juan continued his efforts to fulfill King Salermo’s challenge of finding his lost diamond ring. The king told Don Juan that the ring was at the bottom of the sea and that once found, he must place it under the king’s pillow.

On the ninth night, Don Juan and Maria Blanca met at the bathhouse before heading to the sea. Maria Blanca instructed Don Juan to cut her body into tiny pieces and throw them into the water. She warned him not to let a single piece be lost and to stay awake while waiting. Eventually, her hand would appear holding the ring, and Don Juan must retrieve it.

Despite Maria Blanca’s instructions, Don Juan could not keep himself awake. Several times, her hand surfaced with the ring, but Don Juan failed to grab it because he had fallen asleep. Exhausted and frustrated, Maria Blanca emerged from the water, angry at Don Juan. However, she could not stay mad at him for long.

On their second attempt, Don Juan cut Maria Blanca into pieces and threw them into the sea again. Unfortunately, a small part of her finger was lost. Her hand reappeared holding the ring, but her index finger was missing. Maria Blanca told Don Juan that her lost finger would serve as proof of her identity.

By morning, King Salermo found the lost ring under his pillow and was left speechless in disbelief.

Chapter 36: Taming the Horse (stanzas 1240-1285)

King Salermo summoned Don Juan once again and gave him a new challenge. This time, he ordered Don Juan to tame a wild and fierce horse known for its aggressiveness and refusal to be controlled. Maria Blanca immediately realized that the horse was no ordinary creature—it was actually her father, King Salermo, in disguise.

Maria Blanca gave Don Juan instructions on how to tame the horse. She advised him to strike and whip the horse if it resisted and to hold onto the reins tightly when the horse’s fiery eyes began to cry. With Maria Blanca’s guidance, Don Juan successfully tamed the wild horse.

Later, Maria Blanca and Don Juan met again. By this time, Maria Blanca knew that the king would summon Don Juan again. However, she also revealed that her father was ill and that no more threats awaited Don Juan. This meant that Don Juan could finally enter the palace safely.

Chapter 37: The Selection of the Princesses (stanzas 1286-1333)

The next day, King Salermo summoned Don Juan to the palace. Upon entering, Don Juan noticed that everyone was smiling, including the sickly king. He was surprised that, despite his condition, King Salermo appeared pleased.

The king had something important to announce—Don Juan’s long-awaited reward. He was led to three rooms, each with a small opening where only the index fingers of the princesses could be seen. It was Don Juan’s task to choose the right princess.

Don Juan ignored the first and second rooms. He proceeded to the third room, where he recognized the missing index finger—a mark of Maria Blanca.

King Salermo was shocked by Don Juan’s choice—his youngest daughter, Maria Blanca. Although he did not approve, he had no choice but to let her go with Don Juan. However, the king had a secret plan.

King Salermo had prepared a document ordering Don Juan to be sent to England to marry the king’s youngest sister. He warned Don Juan that disobeying the order would result in death.

Upon learning about her father’s plan, Maria Blanca and Don Juan decided to escape.

Chapter 38: The Escape from Reyno de los Cristales (stanzas 1334-1382)

In this chapter, Don Juan and Maria Blanca made a daring escape from King Salermo’s kingdom. Maria Blanca advised Don Juan to take a horse from the seventh door, but he mistakenly took one from the eighth. Despite this error, they did not waste time blaming each other and immediately fled. This led to a fast and intense chase between the king and the escaping lovers.

Using her magic, Maria Blanca dropped needles along their path, which turned into sharp iron thorns. This delayed King Salermo’s pursuit for two days, allowing them to travel farther.

Unfortunately, the king resumed his chase. In response, Maria Blanca threw her soap onto the road, which turned into a towering mountain. When the king got closer again, the princess dropped her bottle of water onto their path, and it turned into an ocean. This final barrier prevented King Salermo from catching them.

Although they successfully returned to Berbanya, King Salermo, in his rage, cursed his daughter. He declared that Don Juan would betray Maria Blanca once they arrived in his kingdom. After casting his curse, King Salermo fell ill and later died from heartbreak.

Chapter 39: The Promise (stanzas 1383-1425)

Don Juan decided to leave Maria Blanca in a village while he prepared a grand welcome for her at the palace. Knowing her father’s curse, Maria Blanca was hesitant and objected, but she had no choice but to follow Don Juan’s wishes. Before he left, she made him promise not to approach or even look at another woman in the palace. Don Juan agreed and assured her of his loyalty.

When Don Juan returned to the palace, he was warmly welcomed by his father, King Fernando. However, he was shocked to see Princess Leonora, who had been waiting for him for seven years. At that moment, Don Juan completely forgot his promise to Maria Blanca.

Meanwhile, King Fernando learned of Don Pedro’s betrayal against Don Juan. Instead of making the decision himself, the king allowed Princess Leonora to choose between Don Juan and Don Pedro as her future husband.

Chapter 40: Forgetting the Promise (stanzas 1426-1449)

King Fernando prepared for the wedding of Don Juan and Princess Leonora to take place within the same week. Although the king originally intended to banish Don Pedro for his past betrayal, Princess Leonora requested that this be postponed until after the wedding.

The entire kingdom rejoiced in anticipation of the royal wedding. Meanwhile, three days had passed, and Maria Blanca still had not heard any news from Don Juan.

When Maria Blanca discovered that Don Juan had broken their promise, she was filled with rage. While Don Juan enjoyed his time with Princess Leonora, Maria Blanca suffered from the pain of his betrayal.

Determined to seek justice, Maria Blanca devised a plan for the day of the wedding. She used her magical ring to summon a golden carriage pulled by twelve horses. Disguising herself as an empress, she planned to attend the wedding, bringing with her the hope of achieving the justice she longed for.

Chapter 41: Winning Don Juan Back (stanzas 1450-1472)

Maria Blanca, disguised as an empress, arrived at the wedding and was greeted with music and celebration. Out of respect for the distinguished guest, the ceremony was briefly paused to honor her arrival.

Maria Blanca was filled with deep sorrow upon seeing Don Juan fully devoted to Princess Leonora. However, she remained composed and revealed her true purpose for attending the wedding.

She announced that she had prepared a special game as a gift for the couple. King Fernando approved of the offering and allowed Maria Blanca to present her gift. She then requested a glass jar filled with water, which she conjured using the power of her diamond ring.

Everyone was astonished when the jar suddenly appeared, containing two small black figures inside.

Chapter 42: The Play (stanzas 1473-1541)

In this chapter, a pair of small dark-skinned figures (Negrito and Negrita) emerged from the glass jar. The Negrita repeatedly struck her husband with a stick whenever he failed to recall certain events.

They requested music to begin their performance. Through their play, they retold the trials Don Juan faced under King Salermo’s rule. These included: flattening and leveling a mountain, planting and harvesting wheat to make bread, moving a mountain in front of Palacio Real, building a castle in the middle of the sea, finding the king’s lost ring, during which Maria Blanca lost her finger, taming the wild horse, which was actually King Salermo, and choosing Maria Blanca as his bride, recognizing her missing index finger as proof of her identity.

Whenever the Negrita struck her husband for forgetting parts of the story, Don Juan felt the pain instead.

Chapter 43: The Punishment of Don Juan (stanzas 1542-1579)

During the play, Don Juan still could not recall his past experiences. Instead, he became even more captivated by Princess Leonora.

The Negrito and Negrita continued their performance, recounting the events of Don Juan and Maria Blanca’s escape from King Salermo. They described how Maria Blanca used her magical diamond ring to create obstacles: needles that turned into sharp iron thorns, soap that transformed into a towering mountain, and a bottle of water that became an ocean.

Because of these barriers, King Salermo could no longer pursue them. In his anger, he cursed his daughter.

The couple also narrated how Don Juan left Maria Blanca in a village under the care of a shepherd. He had promised to return after preparing a grand welcome for her at the palace. However, Maria Blanca warned him not to look at or be drawn to any other woman, or else he would forget their oath. Unfortunately, Don Juan did not keep his promise and never returned to her.

Despite these revelations, Don Juan still did not remember anything. The Negrita continued hitting her husband, and although Don Juan felt the pain, he ignored it because his heart was focused on Princess Leonora.

At the end of the play, the two performers suddenly vanished. Maria Blanca, watching Don Juan, was heartbroken, realizing that he had completely forgotten everything they had been through together. In her grief, she held the glass jar, kissed it, and whispered something. She planned to shatter it, which would bring destruction upon the entire kingdom.

Chapter 44: Don Juan’s Memory Returns (stanzas 1580-1680)

Unexpectedly, Don Juan’s memories suddenly returned. Overcome with guilt, he immediately apologized to Maria Blanca and promised never to forget her again.

The truth was finally revealed. King Fernando learned about everything that had happened: the time the three princes lived in Armenya, Don Juan’s heroic rescue of the princesses from the well, the betrayal of Don Pedro and Don Diego, the enchanted wolf’s role in saving Don Juan, his journey to “Reyno de los Cristales”, and the difficult trials given by King Salermo. Faced with this new knowledge, King Fernando was uncertain about what decision to make—specifically, whom Don Juan should rightfully marry.

To resolve this, King Fernando sought the advice of the Archbishop. According to the Archbishop, Princess Leonora had the greater right to marry Don Juan because she was his first love.

Maria Blanca was devastated by this judgment. In her anger, she opened the glass jar, causing a flood to sweep through the palace. Chaos broke out as people scrambled for safety.

Don Juan pleaded with Maria Blanca to stop the flooding, swearing once again that he would never forget her. He also begged his father and the Archbishop to allow him to marry Maria Blanca. Finally, Don Juan confessed to Princess Leonora that Maria Blanca was his true love and urged her to accept Don Pedro’s love instead.

At that moment, Don Juan knew that he wanted nothing more than to marry Maria Blanca.

Chapter 45: The Joyful Chapter (stanzas 1681-1692)

King Fernando demonstrated his wisdom and fairness by deciding that Don Juan should marry Princess Maria Blanca. Although heartbroken, Princess Leonora had no choice but to accept the king’s decision.

King Fernando then announced his intention to pass the throne of Berbanya to Don Juan. However, Maria Blanca humbly insisted that Don Pedro should be given the throne instead. She explained that Don Juan’s true destiny was to rule Reyno delos Cristales.

In the end, the Archbishop blessed Don Pedro as the new king of Berbanya and Princess Leonora as his queen. Meanwhile, Don Juan and Maria Blanca were wed and bid farewell to return to their kingdom, Reyno delos Cristales.

Chapter 46: The King and Queen of Reyno delos Cristales (stanzas 1693-1717)

Don Juan was surprised by how quickly they arrived in Reyno delos Cristales. What once took a month to reach was now only an hour’s journey. Despite the death of the former king and princesses, the kingdom remained peaceful due to the wise leadership of those who succeeded the throne.

Upon Maria Blanca’s arrival, the people joyfully welcomed her as their new queen. Those who had been cursed by King Salermo were freed. The stone statues of princes, counts, and dukes in the palace garden returned to their human form.

A grand feast was held in the kingdom, with prayers offered for Maria Blanca’s late parents and siblings. Maria Blanca then proclaimed Don Juan as the new king of Reyno delos Cristales. The entire kingdom celebrated their new rulers for nine days.

Under the fair and just leadership of King Don Juan and Queen Maria Blanca, Reyno delos Cristales flourished. No one lived in poverty, and every home became a haven of love and prosperity.

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