After the first performance of this drama, its author circulated the Excuse to Ariste in response to criticism. The central quarrel of the play is begun by an argument over the tutelage of the King's son, but in the span of a day eventually leads to the title character fighting two duels, one against Don Sanche and one against Don Gomes, respectively the suitor and father of his beloved, Chimene, 
After the first performance of this drama, its author circulated the Excuse to Ariste in response to criticism. The central quarrel of the play is begun by an argument over the tutelage of the King's son, but in the span of a day eventually leads to the title character fighting two duels, one against Don Sanche and one against Don Gomes, respectively the suitor and father of his beloved, Chimene, and leading a nighttime raid against the moors that earns him the titular distinction. FTP name this 1636 play about Don Rodrigue, the most famous work of Pierre Corneille.
After the first performance of this drama, its author circulated the Excuse to Ariste in response to criticism.
{Le Cid}