The prince's unfortunate vassals were spread out in the surrounding villages of that place where he had stayed, so that they could be better lodged. When the next day dawned, they began to gather their few belongings in order to make their way to where they had left him. On their way, they came across one Fernão Gallego, the prince's naperer, who told them that the prince had left and in what manner. The prince had ordered him to tell the men that if they loved him they should no longer look for him but should all return to wherever they chose for a short space of time. For it would not be very long before they had news of him, and then those who loved him might follow him to wherever he was to be found.

This message was heard with great pain and regret, and the men's response to it produced so many exclamations and laments that no one could hear them without having pity on them. There were many shouts and cries as they made their lament, striking their faces with great blows till they were covered in blood. This lasted for a long while, as there was nobody to hinder them, until weariness and hoarseness made them cease their painful cries. They were afflicted by two great causes which made them do this: first, the longing and affection that they had for their liege lord as he was a noble, generous and very pleasant companion; and secondly, if he fled with such fear of being taken or killed, what was one to suppose they should do and what hope did they have for their own lives? They then comforted each other and scattered their separate ways like a fleet of ships at sea when harried by a great storm.

The prince stayed with his sister at San Felices for some time, until through good fortune and negotiations he received a message and assurances from the King of Castile that he would be pleased to offer him favours and safety. The prince went to him and was well received by him and the great lords at Court, and the king made him generous payments of money, gave him lands and castles and guided his life quite honourably. The prince then sent a message to Portugal requesting his men to join him.