Romance_de_don_gaiferos -

: A mysterious companion—implied to be Saint James (Santiago) himself—assists him on the road.

: The "miracle" at the end reinforces the spiritual reward for pious pilgrims. romance_de_don_gaiferos

: Much of its modern popularity comes from the 1954 performance and subsequent recording by zanfona (hurdy-gurdy) player Faustino Santalices. Plot Analysis : : A mysterious companion—implied to be Saint James