Ganelon's Revenge The Song of Roland begins with the last city standing in Spain as Saragossa which is held by Marsilla, a Muslim king. ... Charlemagne bestows the staff and glove to Ganelon who let it drop foreshadowing the future betrayal. ... He vows that if Roland were dead there would be peace. ... Ganelon plays the villain in one of the dreams foreshadowing the conspiracy at hand. ... Roland blows his horn so hard that his temples explode. ...

• Word Count: 966
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School