This done, he drew from its sheath a huge broad scimitar, and seizing me by the hair he made as though he meant to cut my throat and shear my head clean off.
Hecho esto, sacó de la vaina un ancho y desmesurado alfanje, y, asiéndome a mí por los cabellos, hizo finta de querer segarme la gola y cortarme cercen la cabeza.