E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Gonsal’ez [Gon-zalley].
Fernan Gonsalez was a Spanish hero of the tenth century, whose life was twice saved by his wife Sancha, daughter of Garcias, King of Navarre. The adventures of Gonsal’ez have given birth to a host of ballads.
