Chapter LXVI

The Count Rolland calls up Gualtier de l'Hum:
"One thousand Franks of France, our land, array,
And with them cover heights and passes, that
The Emperor may lose none of his host."
Responds Gualtier:--"This am I bound to do
For you."--Forthwith one thousand Franks of France
O'errun each height and pass.--None shall descend
Despite ill news, ere seven hundred swords
Unsheathe. That very day King Almaris
Who rules Belferne, met them with battle fierce.
Aoi.