The song "El Comte Arnau" by Joan Manuel Serrat tells the story of a count who visits a countess in her palace. The countess asks the count about his daughters, to which he replies that they are in their chamber embroidering silk and thread. The count then asks the countess if he can take one of her daughters with him to share his sorrow. The countess hesitates at first but eventually agrees, telling him to take whichever daughter he pleases. As the count prepares to leave, a loud noise startles them. The count explains that it is his horse waiting for him, and the countess instructs him to feed it grain and oats. However, the count tells her that his horse does not eat such food and instead prefers damned souls. The countess then asks the count to close a mine that leads to the convent of nuns in Sant Joan, afraid of what might happen if it remains open. The count agrees and promises to do so. As the song comes to an end, the countess asks the count about the time, and he tells her that the twelve hours have passed. Finally, they bid farewell, but the count warns the countess that her hands would burn him if they touched. The countess acknowledges this and the song concludes. The song is based on a popular Catalan legend about Count Arnau, who was known for his immoral actions and cruel behavior. The lyrics depict a supernatural and haunting encounter between the count and countess, highlighting the dark and eerie elements of the legend.
