"
[Footnote 1: vagabonds, renegades.]
At this alarm, given him by Fernandyne, Gerismond leaped from the
board, and Saladyne and Rosader betook themselves to their weapons.
"Nay," quoth Gerismond, "go with me; I have horse and armor for us
all, and then, being well mounted, let us show that we carry revenge
and honor at our falchions' points."
Thus they leave the brides full of sorrow, especially Alinda, who
desired Gerismond to be good to her father. He, not returning a word
because his haste was great, hied him home to his lodge, where he
delivered Saladyne and Rosader horse and armor, and himself armed
royally led the way; not having ridden two leagues before they
discovered where in a valley both the battles were joined. Gerismond
seeing the wing wherein the peers fought, thrust in there, and cried
"Saint Denis!" Gerismond laying on such load upon his enemies, that he
showed how highly he did estimate of a crown. When the peers perceived
that their lawful king was there, they grew more eager; and Saladyne
and Rosader so behaved themselves, that none durst stand in their way,
nor abide the fury of their weapons.
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