Charlemagne Timeline and Summary

Charlemagne receives messengers from King Marsile and debates whether to continue fighting in Spain or hightail it back to France.
He then sends Ganelon to confer with Marsile.
Then he accepts Ganelon and Blancandrin's promise that Marsile will convert and become his vassal.
Because he lurves him so much, C-man appoints Roland leader of the rearguard and marches back to France.
He dreams disturbing dreams possibly related to Ganelon's treachery. Ruh-roh.
Because of this, he worries about Roland and his men.
He hears the oliphant and knows Roland is in trouble; starts to march back towards Spain.
Oops. He finds dead Roland and wails over the French losses.
Feelin' blue, he pursues the fleeing Spanish army, helped along by the sun standing still.
He destroys the Saracens, including the emir in one-on-one combat.
Then he seizes Saragossa and takes Queen Bramimonde back to France.
He breaks the news to Alda that her fiancé, Roland, is dead.
Then he oversees Ganelon's trial, not so secretly hoping for him to be condemned.
Finally, King C receives a vision of the Angel Gabriel, who brings tidings of not-too-great joy: more cities to be conquered, friend.