Chapter CCXIX

Carl calls Rabel and Guineman:--"Seigneurs,
I will that ye should take the place of Counts
Rolland and Olivier--One bear the sword;
The olifant, the other--Be the chiefs
Of fifteen thousand bachelors of France,
In youth and valor famous among all--
As many more will follow after these,
Conducted by Gebuin and by Laurant."
Duke Naimes and Joseran the Count with speed
And care these hosts in full array dispose.
Let them encounter, great will be the fight.
Aoi.