Chapter LX

When hears the Count Rolland the lot has fallen
Upon himself, as loyal knight he speaks:--
"You, sire step-father, dear and well beloved
Must be, since you have named me for the rear;
Nor shall Carl'magne, the King of France, lose aught,
Nor palfrey, nor fleet steed, if knowledge true
I have, nor male nor female mule that man
Can ride, nor beast of burden, horse or ass,
Unreckoned for with these good swords of ours."
Said Ganelon:--"The truth you speak, I know."
Aoi.