that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o perpetual_a peace_n between_o he_o and_o amadis_n as_o even_o already_o in_o a_o manner_n he_o see_v perform_v and_o have_v discourse_v all_o this_o in_o his_o mind_n thus_o he_o answer_v nascian_n father_n albeit_o i_o have_v set_v down_o my_o rest_n for_o death_n &_o all_o mine_n with_o i_o or_o to_o have_v the_o upper_a hand_n in_o this_o war_n yet_o see_v how_o matter_n have_v happen_v i_o will_v follow_v your_o counsel_n and_o i_o entreat_v you_o most_o affectionate_o to_o work_v so_o well_o with_o amadis_n that_o he_o may_v listen_v to_o peace_n which_o for_o my_o part_n i_o put_v into_o your_o hand_n to_o the_o end_n that_o you_o may_v hereafter_o testify_v before_o god_n with_o what_o duty_n i_o submit_v myself_o in_o this_o case_n these_o word_n be_v so_o please_v to_o the_o good_a old_a hermit_n as_o weep_v for_o mere_a joy_n he_o fall_v before_o the_o king_n foot_n say_v o_o most_o happy_a prince_n the_o lord_n almighty_a quite_o you_o for_o this_o kindness_n and_o bless_v you_o with_o long_a and_o prosperous_a life_n the_o king_n take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n &_o raise_v he_o up_o say_v father_n i_o will_v perform_v what_o i_o have_v promise_v you_o without_o any_o manner_n of_o revocation_n nevertheless_o i_o will_v have_v all_o man_n to_o know_v that_o neither_o fear_n or_o defect_n of_o courage_n have_v hereunto_o constrain_v i_o but_o reason_n only_o and_o in_o such_o nature_n as_o you_o have_v reveal_v to_o i_o wherefore_o it_o shall_v be_v fit_v for_o you_o to_o go_v into_o king_n â—_z camp_n before_o the_o truce_n be_v full_o end_v to_o the_o end_n that_o according_a to_o what_o you_o shall_v certify_v i_o i_o may_v stand_v upon_o my_o guard_n sir_n say_v nascian_n if_o god_n so_o please_v i_o will_v neither_o eat_v nor_o drink_v till_o i_o have_v speak_v with_o amadis_n and_o let_v i_o entreat_v leave_n for_o my_o departure_n because_o occasion_n now_o frank_o offer_v herself_o to_o i_o have_v thus_o speak_v the_o king_n &_o he_o return_v to_o the_o knight_n where_o they_o find_v esplandian_a new_o there_o arrive_v from_o queen_n brisena_n who_o have_v send_v he_o from_o vindilisore_n to_o king_n lisuart_n only_o to_o understand_v of_o his_o health_n who_o when_o nascian_n behold_v he_o know_v he_o present_o yet_o wonder_v to_o see_v he_o of_o so_o taule_n stature_n &_o very_o near_o ready_a to_o undergo_v arm_n which_o make_v he_o with_o mere_a joy_n run_v and_o embrace_v he_o but_o the_o young_a gentleman_n be_v much_o amaze_v to_o see_v the_o old_a man_n so_o wonderful_a kind_n to_o he_o have_v whole_o forget_v he_o and_o therefore_o blush_v strange_o notwithstanding_o soon_o after_o he_o both_o remember_v the_o hermit_n and_o his_o hermitage_n and_o fall_v on_o his_o knee_n before_o he_o kiss_v his_o hand_n when_o the_o old_a man_n fold_v he_o in_o his_o arm_n say_v belove_a child_n of_o god_n bless_a be_v the_o hour_n of_o thy_o birth_n and_o praise_v be_v the_o name_n of_o our_o lord_n for_o prosper_v thou_o to_o such_o estate_n wherein_o i_o now_o see_v thou_o during_o this_o discourse_n the_o stander_n by_o be_v much_o amaze_v to_o see_v this_o holy_a man_n use_v esplandian_a so_o love_o and_o the_o king_n himself_o be-but_a new_o advertise_v that_o he_o be_v grandfather_n to_o he_o move_v with_o a_o fatherly_a affection_n feel_v such_o joy_n in_o his_o soul_n as_o never_o at_o any_o time_n he_o receive_v more_o so_o that_o the_o hatred_n which_o he_o former_o bear_v to_o amadis_n and_o his_o friend_n become_v sudden_o change_v into_o amity_n extraordinary_a and_o he_o demand_v of_o the_o youth_n from_o whence_o he_o come_v esplandian_a well_o instruct_v by_o nature_n kiss_v a_o packet_n of_o letter_n in_o his_o hand_n humble_o present_v they_o to_o the_o king_n answer_v thus_o sir_n the_o queen_n my_o mistress_n send_v i_o to_o you_o as_o there_o more_o at_o large_a you_o may_v be_v certify_v then_o the_o king_n open_v the_o letter_n wherein_o among_o other_o matter_n she_o earnest_o entreat_v he_o that_o by_o all_o mean_v he_o will_v listen_v to_o peace_n if_o he_o may_v do_v it_o with_o his_o honour_n after_o he_o have_v overread_v the_o letter_n he_o show_v they_o to_o nascian_n say_v behold_v good_a father_n it_o seem_v that_o my_o queen_n know_v already_o what_o be_v intend_v between_o you_o and_o i_o sir_n say_v the_o hermit_n she_o counsel_v you_o wise_o and_o if_o god_n be_v so_o please_v that_o which_o she_o so_o earnest_o desire_v shall_v be_v put_v in_o execution_n before_o this_o young_a gentleman_n return_v to_o she_o again_o wherefore_o let_v i_o crave_v of_o your_o majesty_n to_o let_v he_o go_v along_o with_o i_o in_o company_n to_o the_o end_n that_o during_o my_o travail_n i_o may_v converse_v with_o he_o the_o more_o easy_o let_v it_o be_v so_o then_o answer_v the_o king_n for_o it_o be_v my_o will_n that_o he_o shall_v not_o leave_v you_o so_o long_o as_o you_o will_v have_v he_o with_o you_o the_o hermit_n most_o humble_o thank_v the_o king_n and_o present_o mount_v on_o his_o ass_n as_o esplandian_a do_v on_o his_o horse_n attend_v only_o by_o sergill_n his_o companion_n who_o have_v come_v along_o thither_o with_o he_o so_o they_o depart_v thence_o take_v the_o way_n towards_o king_n perion_n and_o all_o that_o while_n the_o good_a old_a man_n confer_v with_o esplandian_a even_o till_o they_o be_v arrive_v at_o the_o watch_n there_o they_o be_v stay_v to_o know_v wherefore_o they_o come_v and_o what_o they_o demand_v but_o when_o they_o understand_v that_o nascian_n come_v to_o speak_v with_o lord_n amadis_n they_o conduct_v they_o both_o to_o his_o tent_n and_o there_o present_v they_o unto_o he_o here_o you_o must_v consider_v that_o he_o have_v never_o before_o see_v the_o reverend_a old_a man_n and_o therefore_o know_v not_o what_o he_o shall_v think_v or_o what_o business_n he_o may_v have_v with_o such_o a_o person_n look_v likewise_o on_o esplandian_a he_o have_v as_o little_a knowledge_n of_o he_o albeit_o he_o have_v former_o speak_v to_o he_o on_o the_o same_o day_n when_o he_o combat_v the_o roman_n on_o the_o behalf_n of_o fair_a grasinda_n &_o when_o he_o be_v then_o very_o young_a beg_v the_o life_n of_o the_o two_o knight_n that_o else_o have_v be_v slay_v by_o amadis_n but_o quedragant_a who_o have_v take_v better_a notice_n of_o he_o when_o he_o meet_v he_o at_o his_o last_o return_n from_o great_a britain_n go_v and_o embrace_v he_o say_v fair_a sir_n you_o desire_v i_o and_o brian_n also_o not_o long_o since_o to_o do_v your_o commendation_n to_o the_o greek_a knight_n which_o we_o according_o perform_v and_o here_o he_o be_v himself_o to_o justify_v that_o we_o fail_v not_o therein_o these_o word_n give_v assure_v testimony_n to_o amadis_n that_o he_o to_o who_o quedragant_a speak_v be_v his_o son_n which_o make_v he_o feel_v inward_o inestimable_a joy_n and_o then_o the_o young_a gentleman_n come_v and_o do_v he_o reverence_n not_o as_o a_o son_n to_o his_o father_n be_v yet_o ignorant_a of_o he_o but_o as_o to_o the_o only_a knight_n of_o the_o world_n &_o by_o who_o he_o have_v hope_n to_o have_v his_o knighthood_n so_o conceu_fw-fr ed_z in_o he_o on_o the_o very_a same_o day_n he_o combat_v the_o emperor_n knight_n notwithstanding_o the_o difference_n happen_v between_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n and_o they_o of_o great_a britain_n raise_v a_o wonderful_a doubt_n in_o he_o that_o he_o shall_v not_o attain_v to_o his_o intention_n then_o amadis_n embrace_v he_o demand_v if_o king_n lisuart_n have_v grant_v leave_n for_o his_o come_n to_o he_o my_o lord_n quoth_v he_o this_o good_a old_a father_n nascian_n will_v acquaint_v you_o with_o the_o reason_n of_o his_o come_n to_o you_o observe_v here_o that_o amadis_n have_v often_o hear_v of_o this_o hermit_n who_o be_v repute_v general_o for_o a_o most_o holy_a man_n of_o life_n wherefore_o go_v to_o he_o he_o say_v father_n i_o pray_v you_o pardon_v i_o for_o i_o know_v you_o not_o at_o your_o entrance_n but_o now_o i_o understand_v more_o of_o you_o and_o the_o honour_n that_o be_v due_a to_o you_o by_o desert_n honour_n reply_v the_o hermit_n be_v give_v to_o god_n only_o i_o be_o his_o poor_a humble_a servant_n who_o in_o his_o fear_n desire_v to_o speak_v alone_o with_o you_o in_o secret_n if_o it_o shall_v please_v you_o but_o to_o hear_v i_o yes_o on_o my_o faith_n answer_v amadis_n and_o so_o take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n they_o go_v aside_o by_o themselves_o and_o nascian_n begin_v in_o this_o manner_n with_o he_o son_n before_o you_o understand_v the_o cause_n which_o have_v move_v i_o to_o come_v see_v you_o i_o
his_o blow_n that_o light_v on_o his_o snout_n it_o enter_v into_o one_o of_o his_o nostril_n which_o be_v great_a and_o wide_o stare_v so_o far_o that_o it_o pierce_v the_o brain_n extreme_o this_o make_v endriagus_n so_o mad_a that_o he_o get_v our_o knight_n fast_o about_o the_o body_n and_o with_o his_o sharpe-pointed_n claw_n tear_v his_o coat_n of_o mail_n yea_o and_o enter_v through_o the_o flesh_n to_o the_o bone_n when_o questionless_a he_o have_v quite_o kill_v he_o but_o that_o his_o own_o blood_n so_o overstifle_v his_o stomach_n that_o let_v loose_a his_o hold_n he_o fall_v down_o backward_o and_o as_o he_o render_v his_o spirit_n the_o devil_n come_v out_o of_o his_o body_n cause_v such_o a_o clap_n of_o thunder_n as_o all_o the_o whole_a island_n shake_v with_o the_o sound_n thereof_o this_o noise_n be_v hear_v by_o they_o in_o the_o castle_n they_o persuade_v themselves_o thereby_o that_o their_o knight_n be_v then_o at_o the_o combat_n and_o albeit_o they_o be_v in_o a_o safe_a and_o well-defenced_n fort_n yet_o the_o best_a and_o bold_a man_n of_o they_o all_o be_v overcome_v with_o extraordinary_a fear_n endriagus_n be_v thus_o vanquish_v our_o knight_n rise_v very_o faint_o and_o purpose_v to_o go_v find_v gandalin_n who_o be_v then_o come_v towards_o he_o he_o fall_v down_o again_o in_o a_o swoon_n by_o a_o little_a perling_a brook_n that_o descend_v from_o the_o mountain_n then_o gandalin_n imagine_v his_o master_n to_o be_v dead_a fall_v into_o most_o doleful_a lamentation_n but_o come_v near_o he_o he_o behold_v he_o to_o breath_n whereupon_o he_o unarm_v he_o then_o recover_v his_o spirit_n call_v to_o gandalin_n say_v my_o dear_a friend_n gandalin_n now_o thou_o shall_v see_v the_o end_n of_o my_o day_n let_v i_o entreat_v thou_o by_o the_o kind_n nourish_v which_o i_o receive_v from_o thy_o father_n and_o mother_n that_o as_o thou_o have_v be_v loyal_a to_o i_o in_o my_o life_n thou_o will_v continue_v so_o in_o death_n and_o so_o soon_o as_o my_o vital_a spirit_n have_v forsake_v i_o to_o take_v out_o my_o heart_n and_o bear_v it_o to_o my_o dear_a mistress_n tell_v she_o gandalin_n that_o as_o it_o veeld_v itself_o she_o the_o same_o day_n i_o first_o see_v she_o and_o ever_o since_o have_v continue_v better_a and_o better_o in_o her_o service_n while_o it_o be_v lock_v up_o in_o this_o breast_n or_o sad_a habitation_n never_o weary_v in_o any_o obedience_n to_o she_o that_o she_o will_v be_v please_v so_o to_o receive_v it_o now_o in_o remembrance_n of_o he_o that_o keep_v it_o for_o she_o and_o in_o so_o do_v i_o believe_v that_o my_o soul_n shall_v have_v the_o happy_a rest_n in_o another_o world_n as_o he_o mean_v to_o speak_v more_o word_n fail_v he_o and_o again_o he_o swond_v then_o gandalin_n without_o stay_v to_o answer_v he_o mount_v on_o the_o top_n of_o the_o rock_n and_o wind_v the_o horn_n which_o he_o carry_v to_o give_v signal_n of_o the_o death_n of_o endriagus_n so_o loud_o that_o ardan_n the_o dwraff_n who_o be_v then_o on_o the_o high_a of_o one_o of_o the_o castle_n tower_n easy_o hear_v it_o whereupon_o he_o run_v down_o present_o to_o acquaint_v master_n elisabet_n therewith_o desire_v he_o to_o make_v haste_n to_o his_o master_n who_o perhaps_o stand_v in_o great_a need_n of_o his_o help_n master_n elisabet_n have_v all_o thing_n in_o a_o readiness_n mount_v on_o horseback_n direct_v his_o course_n as_o fast_o as_o he_o can_v ride_v towards_o the_o place_n where_o he_o still_o hear_v the_o sound_n of_o the_o horn_n not_o long_o have_v he_o iourney_v but_o he_o espy_v gandalin_n who_o come_v to_o meet_v he_o cry_v out_o afar_o off_o alas_o master_n elisabet_n endriagus_n be_v dead_a but_o if_o you_o provide_v not_o the_o soon_o for_o my_o lord_n he_o be_v go_v likewise_o how_o man_n quoth_v he_o alas_o say_v gandalin_n he_o have_v already_o lose_v so_o much_o blood_n as_o he_o be_v not_o a_o ble_a to_o speak_v a_o word_n very_o sad_a and_o sorrowful_a be_v master_n elisabet_n at_o these_o news_n and_o run_v quick_o to_o the_o place_n where_o the_o knight_n lay_v so_o weak_a and_o over_o spend_v as_o he_o have_v no_o motion_n of_o his_o pulse_n yet_o his_o eye_n be_v wide_o open_a wherefore_o to_o comfort_v he_o master_n elisabet_n say_v how_o sir_n knight_n will_v you_o declare_v such_o debility_n of_o courage_n have_v bring_v to_o end_v so_o great_a and_o glorious_a a_o enterprise_n do_v you_o not_o know_v that_o i_o be_o hear_v to_o make_v you_o sound_a and_o well_o again_o so_o soon_o as_o please_v god_n when_o the_o knight_n hear_v he_o he_o strive_v to_o make_v answer_n but_o can_v not_o then_o they_o lay_v he_o soft_o upon_o a_o cloak_n and_o have_v whole_o unarm_v he_o master_n elisabet_n view_v his_o wound_n which_o he_o find_v to_o be_v so_o many_o and_o dangerous_a as_o he_o stand_v in_o great_a doubt_n of_o his_o recovery_n nevertheless_o he_o resolve_v to_o perform_v so_o much_o as_o possible_o he_o can_v and_o instant_o apply_v so_o sovereign_a unguent_n as_o both_o staunched_a his_o bleed_a and_o so_o assawage_v all_o vigour_n of_o pain_n that_o his_o speech_n come_v to_o he_o again_o when_o with_o a_o very_a feeble_a and_o low_a voice_n he_o thus_o speak_v oh_o my_o lord_n god_n who_o to_o redeem_v i_o take_v human_a flesh_n in_o the_o bless_a virgin_n womb_n and_o afterward_o do_v suffer_v a_o most_o dolorous_a and_o painful_a passion_n take_v pity_n on_o my_o soul_n for_o i_o well_o know_v that_o my_o body_n be_v no_o better_a than_o earth_n true_o sir_n answer_v master_n elisabet_n you_o have_v good_a reason_n to_o recommend_v yourself_o to_o he_o consider_v that_o by_o his_o assistance_n you_o shall_v receive_v the_o speedy_a help_n as_o he_o end_v these_o word_n there_o arrive_v diverse_a of_o the_o mariner_n who_o take_v he_o up_o gentle_o in_o their_o arm_n convey_v he_o thence_o to_o the_o castle_n where_o lay_v he_o in_o his_o bed_n he_o be_v so_o void_a of_o allhis_n sense_n as_o he_o feel_v not_o any_o thing_n be_v do_v to_o he_o thus_o he_o continue_v all_o night_n complain_v continual_o as_o one_o that_o endure_v much_o yet_o without_o utter_v any_o one_o word_n till_o about_o break_v of_o day_n he_o fall_v asleep_a hereupon_o master_n elisabet_n command_v all_o to_o avoid_v the_o chamber_n to_o prevent_v any_o noise_n for_o offend_v he_o and_o sit_v down_o close_o by_o he_o till_o he_o hear_v he_o wake_v and_o cry_v gandalin_n gandalin_n shield_v thyself_o from_o this_o devil_n so_o cruel_a and_o dangerous_a in_o good_a faith_n sir_n reply_v master_n elisabet_n if_o you_o have_v be_v as_o safe_o shield_v as_o he_o your_o health_n be_v the_o sure_a and_o your_o recovery_n the_o lesser_a at_o these_o word_n our_o knight_n open_v his_o eye_n and_o know_v master_n elisabet_n say_v unto_o he_o oh_o master_n where_o be_v we_o where_o quoth_v he_o in_o such_o a_o place_n where_o you_o shall_v do_v well_o enough_o by_o the_o grace_n of_o god_n and_o perceive_v his_o fever_n to_o have_v leave_v he_o he_o bring_v he_o food_n to_o eat_v &_o be_v so_o diligent_a in_o care_n over_o he_o that_o before_o night_n he_o recover_v his_o memory_n perfect_o and_o begin_v to_o know_v and_o speak_v to_o every_o one_o master_n elisabet_n see_v all_o danger_n to_o be_v well_o qualify_v both_o he_o and_o all_o the_o rest_n give_v thanks_o to_o god_n for_o it_o and_o continue_v still_o so_o respective_a of_o he_o as_o he_o grow_v hourly_o better_a and_o better_o notwithstanding_o for_o twenty_o day_n he_o keep_v his_o bed_n without_o any_o hability_n of_o rise_v at_o length_n master_n elisabet_n perceive_v that_o without_o any_o great_a peril_n to_o the_o his_o person_n he_o may_v endure_v the_o sea_n especial_o his_o fever_n begin_v to_o forsake_v he_o one_o day_n as_o they_o sit_v devise_v together_o he_o say_v my_o lord_n thanks_n be_v to_o god_n you_o be_v sound_o recover_v and_o in_o my_o opinion_n when_o best_o shall_v please_v you_o you_o may_v go_v aboard_o your_o ship_n whereto_o i_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o counsel_v you_o because_o our_o victual_n grow_v so_o short_a that_o if_o we_o dislodge_v not_o hence_o the_o soon_o we_o shall_v be_v quite_o empty_v my_o love_a friend_n answer_v our_o knight_n i_o may_v just_o say_v that_o next_o unto_o god_n you_o be_v the_o man_n to_o who_o i_o be_o most_o behold_v deliver_v i_o from_o the_o great_a danger_n wherein_o i_o be_v and_o let_v i_o assure_v you_o that_o so_o long_o as_o my_o soul_n live_v as_o a_o guest_n in_o this_o body_n you_o have_v a_o knight_n ready_a to_o be_v employ_v for_o you_o without_o reservation_n of_o hazard_n or_o peril_n whatsoever_o for_o you_o have_v
which_o have_v so_o long_a time_n lie_v waist_n and_o ruin_a moreover_o for_o the_o earnest_n desire_v he_o have_v to_o see_v you_o he_o entreat_v you_o by_o we_o to_o pass_v with_o what_o convenient_a speed_n you_o may_v towards_o constantinople_n where_o he_o will_v welcome_v you_o according_a to_o your_o due_a merit_n lord_n gastille_fw-mi answer_v our_o knight_n i_o have_v so_o often_o hear_v of_o the_o emperor_n goodness_n and_o magnificence_n that_o although_o i_o never_o see_v he_o yet_o be_o i_o earnest_o desirous_a to_o do_v he_o any_o service_n and_o to_o be_v employ_v as_o he_o shall_v please_v to_o command_v i_o i_o must_v further_o entreat_v you_o say_v gastille_fw-mi to_o let_v we_o see_v the_o monster_n endriagus_n that_o his_o lively_a portraiture_n may_v be_v take_v by_o a_o expert_a painter_n which_o for_o the_o same_o purpose_n be_v send_v hither_o with_o us._n here_o be_v master_n elisabet_n say_v our_o knight_n and_o gandalin_n my_o trusty_a squire_n also_o who_o be_v present_a when_o i_o fight_v with_o the_o beast_n they_o can_v easy_o conduct_v you_o where_o he_o lie_v but_o i_o fear_v his_o body_n be_v so_o infectious_a as_o you_o will_v hardly_o be_v able_a to_o come_v near_o it_o let_v we_o make_v trial_n of_o that_o reply_v count_n salender_n to_o give_v the_o better_a report_n to_o other_o how_o and_o in_o what_o manner_n we_o find_v he_o our_o knight_n perceive_v their_o unalterable_a desire_n pray_v master_n elisabet_n to_o guide_v they_o to_o the_o place_n where_o he_o be_v assail_v and_o to_o let_v they_o know_v the_o truth_n of_o all_o so_o they_o mount_v on_o horseback_n for_o it_o be_v somewhat_o far_o from_o the_o giant_n castle_n and_o by_o the_o way_n gandalin_n report_v to_o they_o the_o manner_n of_o the_o sight_n beginning_n the_o doubt_n he_o have_v of_o it_o and_o little_a hope_n or_o expectation_n of_o his_o master_n return_n and_o in_o this_o time_n of_o conference_n they_o be_v come_v to_o the_o place_n where_o endriagus_n lie_v so_o stink_v as_o if_o master_n elisabet_n have_v not_o former_o give_v they_o excellent_a preseruative_n they_o have_v be_v in_o great_a danger_n of_o their_o health_n but_o by_o this_o mean_v they_o may_v come_v the_o near_a to_o he_o while_o the_o painter_n draw_v his_o figure_n so_o artificial_o as_o nothing_o be_v want_v but_o life_n itself_o but_o the_o more_o they_o observe_v he_o the_o more_o they_o find_v the_o adventure_n to_o be_v so_o that_o no_o just_a comprehension_n can_v have_v be_v make_v of_o the_o substance_n except_o their_o eye_n be_v real_a witness_n afterwards_o they_o return_v back_o to_o the_o castle_n again_o and_o sojourn_v there_o with_o our_o knight_n three_o day_n visit_v the_o isle_n in_o every_o part_n and_o the_o day_n follow_v they_o take_v ship_v thence_o with_o so_o good_a a_o gale_n of_o wind_n that_o they_o take_v land_v in_o the_o port_n of_o constantinople_n not_o long_o after_o the_o emperor_n have_v intelligence_n thereof_o send_v chariot_n and_o horse_n for_o the_o knight_n more_o honourable_a convoye_n to_o his_o court_n and_o himself_o accompany_v with_o a_o goodly_a train_n of_o prince_n and_o great_a lord_n ride_v in_o person_n to_o meet_v he_o our_o knight_n offer_v to_o kiss_v his_o hand_n but_o the_o emperor_n embrace_v he_o tell_v he_o that_o he_o be_v hearty_o welcome_a as_o he_o that_o just_o deserve_v by_o his_o valour_n to_o hold_v rank_n among_o the_o great_a lord_n of_o the_o world_n for_o if_o i_o quoth_v he_o and_o such_o as_o resemble_v i_o be_v constitute_v in_o the_o preeminence_n and_o authority_n of_o emperor_n of_o king_n it_o come_v to_o we_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o our_o predecessor_n when_o get_v and_o conserve_v such_o fortune_n for_o we_o but_o you_o have_v perform_v such_o rare_a deed_n of_o chivalry_n be_v not_o only_o worthy_a of_o a_o empire_n but_o even_o of_o the_o monarchy_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n and_o that_o mere_o by_o merit_n you_o have_v power_n mighty_a prince_n answer_v our_o knight_n to_o paint_v i_o in_o what_o colour_n you_o please_v not_o withd_v all_o that_o i_o be_o or_o can_v be_v be_v no_o more_o than_o your_o humble_a vassal_n and_o servant_n &_o will_v it_o please_v god_n to_o afford_v such_o mean_n as_o may_v express_v my_o earnest_a love_n to_o you_o in_o any_o serious_a or_o important_a service_n so_o cease_v the_o emperor_n walk_v along_o with_o he_o to_o a_o chamber_n which_o he_o have_v cause_v to_o be_v prepare_v for_o his_o lodging_n be_v so_o fair_a &_o sumptuous_o furnish_v as_o never_o have_v the_o like_a be_v see_v except_o that_o belong_v to_o apolidon_n in_o the_o firm_a island_n the_o emperor_n withdraw_a leave_v he_o accompany_v with_o gastille_fw-mi and_o count_n salender_n &_o go_v to_o the_o empress_n give_v she_o to_o understand_v that_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n so_o much_o renown_a through_o the_o world_n be_v come_v to_o court_n to_o who_o he_o purpose_v all_o the_o kind_a entertainment_n can_v be_v devise_v and_o therefore_o madam_n quoth_v he_o be_v not_o spare_v towards_o he_o in_o the_o very_o best_a grace_n may_v be_v afford_v command_v your_o lady_n so_o to_o deck_v and_o adorn_v themselves_o that_o it_o may_v move_v his_o desire_n to_o continue_v in_o our_o court._n for_o beside_o his_o repute_n and_o estimation_n of_o be_v the_o very_o best_a knight_n in_o the_o world_n and_o bring_v under_o awe_n and_o obedience_n that_o goodly_a island_n so_o long_a time_n dispeople_v i_o be_o undoubted_o persuade_v that_o he_o can_v be_v none_o other_o than_o some_o great_a lord_n disguise_v for_o his_o better_a view_v of_o strange_a prince_n estate_n therefore_o let_v i_o commend_v he_o to_o your_o very_a choice_a respect_n my_o lord_n quoth_v she_o see_v it_o be_v your_o pleasure_n i_o will_v not_o fail_v in_o effectual_a perform_v what_o you_o have_v command_v i_o by_o this_o time_n it_o wax_v and_o grow_v somewhat_o late_o and_o our_o knight_n find_v himself_o not_o half_a currant_n after_o his_o sail_v on_o the_o sea_n depart_v not_o out_o of_o his_o chamber_n till_o the_o next_o morning_n when_o have_v be_v with_o the_o emperor_n at_o mass_n he_o bring_v he_o afterward_o to_o see_v the_o lady_n all_o of_o they_o give_v he_o most_o gracious_a welcome_n especial_o the_o empress_n but_o he_o fall_v on_o his_o knee_n before_o she_o to_o kiss_v her_o hand_n and_o as_o she_o take_v he_o up_o he_o say_v madam_n among_o all_o the_o blessing_n of_o heaven_n bestow_v upon_o i_o i_o esteem_v this_o one_o of_o the_o chief_a to_o have_v the_o mean_n of_o see_v the_o magnificence_n of_o the_o emperor_n court_n famous_a in_o all_o place_n of_o the_o world_n and_o that_o with_o such_o affable_a look_n and_o entertainment_n as_o i_o take_v no_o little_a care_n how_o or_o which_o way_n my_o power_n can_v ever_o stretch_v itself_o to_o acknowledge_v this_o favour_n by_o any_o duteous_a service_n and_o i_o will_v i_o can_v tell_v you_o in_o good_a greek_a language_n how_o much_o i_o be_o and_o desire_v to_o be_v whole_o you_o but_o the_o slencer_n power_n i_o have_v in_o this_o country_n may_v excuse_v my_o ill_a speak_n and_o refer_v to_o full_a effect_n any_o thing_n wherein_o you_o please_v to_o command_v i_o and_o that_o shall_v best_o witness_v my_o good_a will_n knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n say_v she_o the_o emperor_n have_v long_a time_n desire_v to_o have_v your_o company_n &_o wish_v with_o all_o his_o heart_n that_o your_o mind_n be_v answerable_a to_o he_o for_o your_o continuance_n still_o here_o with_o he_o so_o fall_v out_o of_o one_o discourse_n into_o another_o the_o empress_n be_v wise_a and_o curious_a in_o understand_v all_o novelty_n especial_o the_o quality_n and_o fashion_n of_o strange_a remote_a country_n inquire_v many_o matter_n of_o he_o whereunto_o he_o know_v how_o to_o answer_v with_o so_o good_a a_o grace_n and_o discretion_n that_o she_o say_v within_o herself_o it_o be_v impossible_a but_o he_o must_v be_v of_o as_o great_a prowess_n as_o prudence_n all_o this_o while_n the_o emperor_n entertain_v the_o queen_n menorâ—ssa_n and_o other_o of_o the_o principal_a lady_n to_o who_o he_o say_v can_v you_o give_v such_o welcome_n to_o our_o new_a knight_n as_o may_v make_v he_o we_o always_o heerâ—…_n after_o it_o may_v be_v sweet_a lady_n that_o therein_o you_o shall_v perform_v so_o famous_a a_o conquest_n as_o never_o any_o beauty_n do_v the_o like_a for_o i_o have_v credible_o hear_v that_o infinite_a danger_n of_o death_n can_v never_o daunt_v he_o to_o maintain_v all_o their_o right_n that_o request_v it_o of_o he_o in_o good_a faith_n answer_v the_o duchess_n mother_n to_o gastille_fw-mi we_o be_v all_o then_o high_o behold_v to_o he_o see_v he_o be_v so_o ready_a
and_o desire_v they_o with_o thou_o to_o return_v to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n find_v there_o quadragant_a and_o agraye_v entreat_v they_o from_o i_o to_o keep_v themselves_o there_o together_o until_o the_o time_n of_o my_o arrival_n which_o shall_v be_v by_o god_n help_n within_o eight_o day_n little_o more_o or_o less_o say_v also_o to_o my_o brother_n florestan_n and_o to_o thy_o father_n gandale_n that_o i_o will_v have_v they_o to_o take_v order_n for_o provide_v so_o many_o ship_n and_o other_o vessel_n in_o a_o readiness_n as_o they_o can_v procure_v for_o i_o purpose_v to_o be_v see_v short_o in_o a_o place_n where_o if_o they_o be_v so_o please_v i_o will_v glad_o request_v their_o company_n and_o thou_o know_v sufficient_o gandalin_n what_o diligence_n be_v require_v in_o a_o case_n so_o important_a as_o this_o be_v wherefore_o once_o more_o i_o desire_v thou_o not_o to_o be_v slow_a or_o tardy_a herein_o then_o he_o call_v the_o dwarf_n to_o he_o and_o say_v ardan_n go_v with_o gandalin_n and_o follow_v those_o instruction_n which_o he_o shall_v give_v thou_o from_o i_o so_o gandalin_n according_a to_o his_o master_n command_n go_v to_o grasinda_n in_o this_o manner_n madame_fw-fr quoth_v he_o we_o two_o be_v determine_v to_o leave_v the_o greek_a knight_n and_o go_v aboard_o this_o ship_n because_o we_o will_v travail_v along_o with_o these_o two_o knight_n in_o the_o search_n for_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n therefore_o good_a madam_n consider_v with_o yourself_o if_o you_o have_v any_o service_n to_o command_v we_o return_v you_o most_o humble_a thanks_n for_o your_o manifold_a favour_n do_v we_o without_o any_o merit_n at_o all_o on_o our_o behalf_n the_o like_a they_o say_v to_o the_o greek_a knight_n angriote_n and_o brunco_n and_o so_o go_v aboard_o the_o ship_n to_o dragonis_n here_o i_o must_v tell_v you_o that_o angriote_n be_v make_v acquaint_v with_o this_o intention_n wherefore_o to_o palliate_v and_o conceal_v it_o the_o more_o clean_o he_o call_v to_o dragonis_n say_v sir_n knight_n this_o squire_n and_o dwarf_n be_v desirous_a to_o keep_v you_o company_n in_o your_o quest_n of_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n because_o as_o themselves_o say_v they_o sometime_o serve_v he_o dragonis_n and_o enili_n know_v they_o immediate_o which_o make_v they_o the_o more_o willing_a to_o accept_v their_o company_n entertain_v they_o with_o very_a kind_n and_o love_a respect_n but_o much_o more_o welcome_a be_v they_o when_o they_o understand_v what_o gandalin_n tell_v they_o which_o make_v they_o weigh_v anchor_n present_o and_o set_v on_o towards_o the_o enclose_v isle_n the_o like_a do_v our_o greek_a knight_n and_o his_o company_n hope_v that_o day_n to_o take_v harbour_n in_o the_o near_a haven_n to_o tagade_n where_o as_o then_o king_n lisuart_n keep_v his_o court._n here_o be_v assemble_v with_o he_o most_o of_o the_o worthy_a lord_n in_o his_o kingdom_n who_o purposely_o he_o have_v call_v together_o to_o conclude_v the_o marriage_n of_o his_o daughter_n oriana_n with_o the_o emperor_n but_o they_o respect_v the_o good_a and_o welfare_n of_o the_o realm_n as_o it_o become_v loyal_a and_o true_a counsellor_n to_o do_v be_v all_o of_o a_o quite_o contrary_a opinion_n show_v he_o by_o many_o sound_n and_o probable_a reason_n that_o he_o go_v against_o all_o right_a and_o equity_n commit_v his_o chief_a heir_n into_o the_o subjection_n of_o a_o presumptuous_a and_o giddy-headed_n stranger_n who_o as_o they_o approve_v by_o precedent_a example_n may_v as_o quick_o grow_v in_o hatred_n to_o she_o as_o he_o be_v hare-brained_a in_o his_o over-sudden_a affection_n all_o which_o notwithwand_v the_o king_n will_v not_o listen_v to_o but_o allege_v still_o such_o peremptory_a reason_n meet_v and_o convenient_a for_o such_o a_o prince_n as_o will_v allow_v nor_o like_v any_o advice_n but_o his_o own_o in_o which_o regard_n count_n argamont_n absent_v himself_o from_o this_o meeting_n to_o a_o castle_n of_o his_o own_o which_o be_v some_o two_o day_n journey_n from_o the_o court_n notwithstanding_o he_o be_v send_v for_o again_o and_o again_o and_o so_o much_o importune_v as_o he_o be_v bring_v thither_o in_o a_o litter_n he_o be_v so_o weak_a and_o impotent_a by_o age_n as_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o sit_v on_o horseback_n the_o king_n be_v advertise_v of_o his_o come_n near_o the_o court_n mount_v on_o horseback_n to_o meet_v he_o and_o the_o next_o day_n he_o sit_v in_o council_n among_o his_o lord_n deliver_v diverse_a consideration_n for_o maintenance_n of_o his_o former_a opinion_n till_o at_o length_n speak_v to_o argamont_n thus_o he_o say_v honourable_a uncle_n you_o be_v sufficient_o acquaint_v with_o the_o occasion_n why_o i_o have_v call_v together_o this_o great_a assembly_n which_o plain_o be_v for_o marriage_n of_o my_o daughter_n with_o the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n a_o matter_n by_o he_o most_o earnest_o labour_v and_o desire_v wherefore_o let_v i_o entreat_v you_o first_o to_o tell_v i_o what_o you_o conceit_n thereof_o to_o the_o end_n that_o these_o lord_n may_v the_o more_o free_o afterward_o acquaint_v i_o with_o their_o several_a opinion_n a_o long_a while_o the_o old_a earl_n excuse_v himself_o till_o be_v urge_v thereto_o by_o the_o king_n express_v command_v after_o some_o allegation_n for_o his_o own_o defence_n he_o speak_v as_o follow_v my_o lord_n see_v it_o be_v your_o pleasure_n that_o i_o shall_v speak_v my_o mind_n in_o this_o noble_a assembly_n concern_v the_o emperor_n marriage_n with_o the_o princess_n oriana_n i_o most_o humble_o beseech_v you_o to_o receive_v in_o good_a part_n what_o i_o shall_v say_v i_o know_v it_o to_o be_v treason_n in_o as_o high_a a_o degree_n to_o dissemble_v with_o a_o prince_n in_o matter_n of_o good_a counsel_n as_o otherwise_o to_o offend_v against_o his_o royal_a person_n and_o therefore_o without_o any_o cloud_n or_o dissemble_v credit_v what_o i_o speak_v in_o my_o poor_a advice_n albeit_o i_o have_v often_o enough_o tell_v it_o you_o before_o sir_n you_o know_v that_o madam_n oriana_n your_o elder_a daughter_n ought_v to_o succeed_v you_o and_o by_o just_a reason_n be_v heir_n to_o the_o country_n which_o god_n and_o fortune_n have_v give_v to_o your_o charge_n whereto_o by_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n she_o have_v more_o true_a title_n then_o ever_o you_o have_v or_o can_v pretend_v for_o it_o fall_v to_o you_o only_o by_o the_o death_n of_o king_n falaugris_n who_o be_v but_o your_o brother_n and_o she_o be_v your_o own_o daughter_n and_o the_o elder_a therefore_o consider_v with_o yourself_o that_o if_o the_o like_a have_v be_v do_v to_o you_o which_o now_o you_o purpose_n to_o the_o princess_n oriana_n you_o can_v not_o have_v be_v at_o this_o day_n so_o great_a a_o lord_n as_o you_o be_v why_o shall_v you_o exile_v she_o as_o it_o be_v hence_o to_o plant_v my_o niece_n leonora_n in_o her_o place_n consider_v she_o never_o offend_v you_o to_o our_o knowledge_n and_o if_o you_o think_v that_o by_o marry_v she_o to_o the_o emperor_n patin_n you_o shall_v thereby_o make_v she_o a_o great_a princess_n and_o most_o happy_o provide_v for_o in_o your_o imagination_n believe_v i_o my_o lord_n you_o come_v very_o far_o short_a of_o your_o account_n for_o you_o be_v not_o ignorant_a that_o if_o they_o have_v child_n together_o she_o suruive_v the_o emperor_n shall_v but_o simple_o remain_v dowager_n of_o rome_n in_o steed_n of_o be_v after_o you_o lady_n and_o queen_n of_o this_o kingdom_n nay_o which_o be_v much_o more_o do_v you_o think_v that_o your_o subject_n will_v ever_o agree_v thereto_o i_o be_o persuade_v in_o my_o soul_n if_o they_o shall_v say_v yea_o it_o be_v against_o the_o religion_n of_o their_o soul_n and_o therefore_o heaven_n forefend_v that_o i_o shall_v tell_v you_o otherwise_o than_o my_o conscience_n assure_v i_o to_o be_v true_a albeit_o i_o know_v to_o my_o no_o little_a grief_n that_o let_v we_o allege_v whatsoever_o we_o can_v you_o will_v be_v governde_v by_o your_o own_o fancy_n wherefore_o most_o humble_o i_o desire_v you_o to_o pardon_v what_o i_o have_v say_v be_v compel_v thereto_o by_o your_o severe_a injunction_n against_o which_o may_v be_v no_o gainsaying_n then_o he_o sit_v silent_a and_o the_o king_n give_v order_n that_o every_o man_n shall_v deliver_v his_o mind_n but_o they_o all_o agree_v with_o the_o opinion_n of_o count_n argamont_n which_o the_o king_n perceive_v he_o thus_o reply_v my_o lord_n i_o have_v full_o understand_v your_o several_a judgement_n all_o which_o notwithstanding_o how_o can_v i_o with_o my_o honour_n revocate_v what_o i_o have_v already_o promise_v to_o the_o emperor_n ambassador_n therein_o quoth_v the_o count_n and_o the_o rest_n you_o may_v do_v as_o you_o please_v for_o we_o have_v discharge_v our_o duty_n by_o this_o time_n the_o day_n
some_o scot_n among_o they_o and_o six_o hundred_o light_a horse_n to_o sally_v forth_o and_o skirmish_v under_o the_o ensign_n of_o bâ—anâ—â—ll_n for_o the_o battle_n gastâ—les_n be_v coronall_a of_o five_o hundred_o foot_n almost_o all_o greek_n make_v a_o battalion_n separately_z of_o seventeen_o hundred_o archer_n who_o be_v so_o industrious_a in_o use_n of_o the_o turkey_n bow_n that_o at_o each_o loose_a they_o can_v deliver_v five_o arrow_n together_o over_o who_o libeâ—_n â—â—phew_n to_o maâ—ter_a elisabet_n be_v captain_n and_o commander_n king_n â—â—rion_n with_o gaudales_n follow_v they_o attend_v with_o eighteen_o hundred_o horse_n accoa_v by_o brian_n with_o the_o reâ—eguard_n of_o 15_o hundred_o knight_n for_o the_o more_o part_n of_o spain_n sustain_v by_o three_o thousand_o foot_n of_o who_o sadamon_n have_v the_o conduct_n then_o as_o appoint_v to_o supply_v and_o secure_v as_o also_o to_o reinforce_v and_o help_v at_o all_o needful_a occasion_n such_o as_o be_v most_o oppress_v tiron_n with_o seven_o hundred_o horse_n and_o madaran_n for_o guard_v the_o baggage_n follow_v with_o five_o hundred_o foot_n this_o be_v thus_o ordain_v every_o man_n be_v command_v to_o attend_v his_o colour_n &_o make_v ready_a for_o departure_n early_o the_o next_o morning_n but_o now_o not_o to_o swerâ—e_v far_o from_o our_o purpose_n and_o from_o that_o which_o archâ—laâ—â—_n all_o this_o while_n labour_v to_o compass_v you_o must_v understand_v that_o so_o soon_o as_o he_o receive_v credible_a information_n that_o the_o king_n pâ—rion_n &_o lisuâ—rt_n march_v one_o against_o the_o other_o he_o sudden_o send_v away_o garin_n son_n to_o grumell_n who_o waâ—â—lame_n by_o amadis_n when_o he_o help_v oriâ—â—â—_n as_o you_o have_v hear_v in_o the_o first_o book_n of_o this_o history_n give_v he_o express_v charge_n to_o stay_v in_o no_o place_n by_o day_n or_o night_n until_o â—ee_n have_v advertise_v king_n aranigne_a and_o other_o of_o his_o league_n and_o combination_n of_o this_o their_o proceed_n and_o that_o with_o all_o possible_a speed_n they_o shall_v set_v forward_o their_o army_n and_o enter_v into_o the_o kingdom_n of_o great_a â—rittaine_fw-mi where_o he_o will_v attend_v they_o with_o his_o troop_n garin_n obey_v the_o command_n of_o archalaus_n travail_v so_o expeditious_o that_o he_o arrive_v in_o the_o great_a city_n of_o araâ—igâ—e_n of_o which_o place_n all_o the_o king_n rule_v that_o country_n take_v their_o name_n and_o there_o he_o find_v the_o man_n he_o be_v direct_v unto_o he_o acquaint_v he_o with_o the_o cause_n of_o his_o come_n thither_o and_o do_v the_o like_a to_o other_o to_o who_o he_o have_v the_o same_o employment_n and_o they_o have_v their_o army_n in_o readiness_n conclude_v to_o make_v their_o general_a meeting_n before_o the_o town_n of_o califan_n in_o the_o country_n of_o sansuega_n &_o there_o they_o encamp_v together_o to_o take_v ship_v from_o thence_o as_o according_o they_o do_v so_o that_o upon_o the_o day_n appoint_v they_o find_v their_o power_n to_o consist_v of_o twelve_o thousand_o and_o more_o set_v sail_n away_o they_o prepare_v direct_o for_o great_a britain_n where_o they_o land_v near_o unto_o a_o castle_n which_o appertain_v to_o archalans_n who_o there_o wait_v their_o come_n with_o six_o hundred_o knight_n all_o deadly_a enemy_n to_o king_n lisuart_n and_o amadis_n after_o they_o have_v refresh_v themselves_o some_o two_o or_o three_o day_n have_v receive_v advertisement_n what_o haste_n king_n lisuart_n make_v against_o they_o of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n they_o dislodge_v away_o marching_z on_z forward_z by_o easy_a day_n journey_n the_o aâ—antguard_n be_v conduct_v by_o the_o king_n of_o the_o profound_a isle_n with_o six_o hundred_o horse_n and_o three_o thousand_o five_o hundred_o foot_n the_o charge_n whereof_o be_v give_v to_o barsivan_n a_o young_a knight_n as_o yet_o and_o very_o adventurous_a king_n aranigne_a lead_v the_o main_a battle_n accompany_v with_o fifteen_o hundred_o horse_n and_o three_o thousand_o five_o hundred_o bold_a voluntary_n uâ—der_v conduct_n of_o six_o knight_n near_o kinsman_n to_o brâ—nâ—ayer_n who_o amadis_n vanquish_v in_o the_o battle_n of_o the_o seven_o king_n and_o come_v now_o express_o from_o the_o isle_n sagâ—â—arie_n as_o hope_v to_o revenge_v the_o death_n of_o their_o kinsman_n to_o archalaâ—s_n be_v give_v charge_n of_o the_o rereguard_n with_o 5_o hundred_o horse_n and_o fifteen_o hundred_o foot_n and_o because_o the_o young_a duke_n of_o bestrode_n arrive_v there_o with_o the_o late_a with_o some_o number_n of_o light_a horse_n he_o be_v appoint_v for_o discovery_n &_o prevention_n gf_o way-layings_a in_o this_o order_n they_o enter_v upon_o king_n lisuâ—â—ts_v land_n by_o the_o closâ—â—â—_n and_o most_o hide_a way_n they_o can_v choose_v as_o fear_v to_o be_v see_v until_o they_o have_v bring_v their_o enterprise_n to_o conclusion_n chap._n xvii_o how_o gandalin_n squire_n to_o amadis_n and_o lafinde_v squire_n to_o bruneo_n the_o bone_n mer_n be_v make_v knight_n and_o of_o the_o battle_n between_o the_o two_o king_n lisuart_n and_o perion_n we_o have_v declare_v here-tofore_a that_o gandalin_n have_v order_n give_v he_o by_o amadis_n pass_v into_o gaul_n to_o entreat_v the_o queen_n his_o mother_n to_o send_v melitia_fw-la to_o keep_v company_n with_o oriana_n which_o king_n perion_n well_o allow_v of_o but_o behold_v galaor_n still_o so_o sickly_a she_o be_v loath_a she_o shall_v depart_v until_o he_o be_v a_o little_o strong_a wherefore_o gandalin_n remain_v there_o for_o her_o conduct_n so_o soon_o as_o galaors_n danger_n be_v pass_v which_o happen_v within_o a_o short_a while_n after_o hereupon_o the_o queen_n cause_v she_o to_o be_v embark_v well_o accompany_v with_o lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n hope_v she_o shall_v as_o yet_o find_v king_n perion_n in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n but_o he_o be_v depart_v thence_o before_o her_o arrival_n to_o the_o no_o little_a grief_n of_o gandalin_n because_o he_o hope_v to_o receive_v his_o knighthood_n before_o the_o battle_n shall_v be_v fight_v &_o therefore_o because_o he_o may_v the_o soon_o attain_v thereto_o he_o depart_v thence_o and_o without_o stay_v in_o any_o place_n cease_v not_o tilâ—_n he_o come_v to_o the_o camp_n when_o amadis_n see_v he_o he_o demand_v what_o be_v become_v of_o his_o sâ—ster_n my_o lord_n quoth_v he_o she_o be_v at_o this_o instanâ—_n in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n with_o the_o fair_a princess_n oriana_n and_o humble_o commend_v herself_o to_o your_o gracious_a favour_n and_o my_o brother_n galaor_n say_v amadis_n be_v he_o yet_o recover_v he_o find_v himself_o answer_v gandalin_n in_o much_o better_a estate_n then_o former_o he_o do_v but_o yet_o continue_v so_o weak_a as_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o leave_v his_o chamber_n and_o come_v into_o the_o open_a air_n afterwards_o he_o report_v all_o that_o to_o he_o which_o you_o have_v hear_v already_o and_o say_v believe_v i_o gandalin_n thy_o ryding_n do_v not_o please_v i_o a_o little_a and_o i_o be_o glad_a thou_o be_v return_v in_o so_o apt_a a_o season_n in_o regard_n i_o hope_v we_o shall_v have_v the_o battle_n before_o three_o day_n be_v full_o expire_v that_o make_v i_o make_v such_o haste_n reply_v gandalin_n for_o you_o know_v my_o earnest_a desire_n to_o be_v knight_v and_o i_o can_v never_o receive_v it_o at_o a_o more_o convenient_a time_n nor_o ever_o show_v myself_o worthy_a of_o so_o great_a a_o honour_n as_o now_o and_o credit_v i_o my_o lord_n that_o but_o for_o the_o knowledge_n i_o now_o have_v of_o your_o easre_n spare_v i_o have_v madam_n oriana_n in_o your_o own_o power_n i_o will_v not_o have_v use_v these_o speech_n wherefore_o most_o humble_o i_o desire_v you_o to_o grant_v i_o that_o this_o battle_n may_v not_o be_v fight_v until_o i_o may_v be_v comprehend_v therein_o and_o that_o i_o may_v reach_v my_o long_a expectation_n amadis_n sit_v silent_a a_o while_n at_o length_n thus_o answer_v gandalin_n the_o fulfil_n of_o thy_o request_n be_v so_o irksome_a to_o i_o that_o it_o pierce_v my_o very_a 〈◊〉_d and_o therefore_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a i_o will_v acquit_v myself_o thereof_o notwithstanding_o find_v it_o to_o be_v very_o reasonable_a i_o will_v soâ—_n aside_o all_o passion_n to_o please_v thou_o only_o be_v sorry_a that_o we_o be_v in_o such_o a_o place_n where_o i_o can_v get_v no_o arm_n to_o give_v thou_o and_o to_o do_v beside_o what_o else_o be_v requisite_a and_o answerable_a to_o thy_o deserve_n my_o lord_n say_v gandalin_n your_o brother_n have_v out_o of_o his_o especial_a grace_n herein_o furnish_v i_o for_o at_o my_o part_n from_o he_o he_o know_v my_o determination_n give_v i_o his_o own_o armour_n and_o the_o very_o best_a horse_n he_o have_v moreover_o he_o will_v have_v bestow_v his_o sword_n on_o i_o but_o i_o tell_v he_o that_o you_o have_v promise_v to_o give_v i_o
ought_v to_o take_v in_o good_a part_n and_o allow_v of_o very_o worthy_o nevertheless_o the_o election_n of_o a_o emperor_n be_v of_o such_o importance_n as_o it_o be_v good_a reason_n to_o acquaint_v the_o other_o roman_a captain_n therewith_o to_o morrow_n we_o will_v send_v to_o they_o all_o and_o have_v the_o matter_n in_o deliberation_n thâ—â—_n will_v we_o answer_v amadis_n what_o we_o think_v best_a flamyan_n do_v according_a to_o his_o speech_n and_o after_o they_o be_v all_o assemble_v he_o reveal_v the_o occasion_n of_o their_o meeting_n and_o the_o request_n of_o amadis_n for_o prince_n aâ—quisâ—…_n by_o right_a of_o lineage_n quoth_v he_o the_o empire_n â—s_v he_o moreov_a he_o be_v wise_a hardy_a and_o virtuous_a what_o be_v to_o be_v resolve_v upon_o that_o either_o we_o may_v excuse_v or_o yield_v to_o amadis_n in_o his_o request_n every_o man_n answer_v according_a to_o his_o mind_n but_o in_o the_o end_n arquisill_n be_v name_v emperor_n whereof_o amadis_n be_v soon_o advertise_v and_o all_o the_o other_o prince_n and_o lord_n be_v well_o please_v there_o with_o especial_o the_o king_n lisuart_n perâ—on_n and_o cildadan_n who_o with_o goodly_a troop_n on_o the_o day_n follow_v go_v and_o conduct_v he_o to_o the_o church_n where_o before_o all_o the_o people_n he_o be_v proclaim_v emperor_n of_o the_o roman_n and_o at_o dinner_n amadis_n serve_v as_o his_o cup-taster_n gastille_fw-mi as_o pantler_n and_o agraies_z as_o carver_n after_o the_o table_n be_v withdraw_v king_n â—…suâ—rt_n be_v seat_v somewhat_o beneath_o he_o report_v what_o adventure_n have_v happen_v to_o he_o since_o he_o be_v crown_v king_n of_o great_a britain_n fall_v into_o discourse_n what_o good_a turn_n and_o service_n he_o have_v receive_v by_o amadis_n and_o proceed_v on_o so_o far_o therein_o that_o he_o say_v to_o he_o before_o they_o all_o lord_n amadis_n albeit_o very_o few_o can_v be_v ignorant_a in_o what_o you_o have_v do_v for_o i_o since_o your_o first_o arrival_n in_o my_o court_n when_o you_o uâ—â—quisâ—ed_v ardan_n the_o plough_v so_o will_v i_o not_o now_o spare_v to_o speak_v somewhat_o else_o for_o reason_n which_o hereafter_o will_v be_v better_o understand_v then_o particular_o he_o report_v all_o the_o maâ—…_n which_o will_v be_v tedious_a to_o trouble_v you_o with_o again_o but_o quoth_v he_o for_o many_o high_a &_o worthy_a service_n lord_n amadis_n i_o give_v you_o my_o daughter_n oriana_n as_o your_o wife_n leave_v she_o as_o my_o heir_n after_o my_o decease_n to_o my_o kingdom_n of_o great_a britain_n then_o amadis_n more_o glad_a and_o high_o please_v then_o ever_o before_o fall_v on_o his_o knee_n most_o humble_o thank_v he_o well_o son_n say_v the_o king_n let_v it_o not_o offend_v you_o if_o i_o entreat_v old_a nascian_n to_o tell_v the_o emperor_n how_o esplandian_a be_v beget_v and_o who_o son_n he_o be_v that_o every_o one_o may_v know_v how_o the_o marriage_n of_o you_o and_o oriana_n be_v long_o since_o contract_v the_o hermit_n be_v present_a to_o satisfy_v the_o king_n request_n declare_v all_o the_o precedent_a fortune_n and_o the_o promise_v pass_v between_o amadis_n and_o the_o princess_n whereby_o esplandian_a become_v his_o son_n we_o need_v make_v no_o doubt_n concern_v the_o inward_a joy_n of_o the_o noble_a youth_n be_v ignorant_a till_o then_o who_o son_n he_o be_v whereupon_o king_n lisuart_n call_v he_o and_o avouch_v he_o for_o his_o grandchild_n before_o they_o all_o to_z the_o no_o little_a contentment_n of_o amadis_n who_o know_v the_o emperor_n mind_n &_o how_o desirous_a he_o be_v to_o enjoy_v orianaes_n sister_n in_o marriage_n speak_v thus_o to_o king_n lisuart_n sir_n see_v you_o have_v give_v i_o that_o which_o above_o all_o thing_n else_o in_o this_o world_n i_o most_o desire_a let_v i_o likewise_o most_o humble_o entreat_v you_o to_o give_v the_o princess_n leonora_n to_o the_o emperor_n and_o then_o his_o joy_n will_v be_v equal_a to_o i_o by_o my_o troth_n answer_v the_o king_n this_o good_a motion_n shall_v never_o be_v deny_v if_o he_o will_v have_v it_o so_o then_o i_o take_v your_o highness_n at_o your_o word_n reply_v arquisill_n and_o i_o give_v she_o you_o quoth_v the_o king_n with_o all_o my_o heart_n moreover_o i_o will_v bring_v she_o with_o i_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n that_o both_o these_o marriage_n may_v be_v there_o accomplish_v together_o to_o morrow_n i_o purpose_v to_o part_n hence_o for_o vindilisore_n where_o she_o keep_v company_n with_o my_o queen_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n you_o may_v expect_v i_o at_o the_o palace_n of_o apolidon_n whither_o my_o kingly_a brother_n may_v send_v for_o galaor_n and_o because_o nothing_o else_o may_v be_v omit_v to_o complete_v our_o joy_n and_o contentment_n i_o will_v send_v for_o my_o cousin_n galuanes_n &_o madasima_n the_o marshal_n of_o the_o lodging_n appertain_v to_o the_o king_n lisuart_n and_o perion_n give_v present_a order_n for_o their_o departure_n the_o one_o side_n to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n and_o the_o other_o to_o vindilisore_n chap._n xxiiii_o how_o king_n lisuart_n arrive_v at_o vindilisore_n where_o his_o queen_n brisenia_n attend_v his_o come_n who_o soon_o after_o he_o cause_v to_o remove_v thence_o and_o with_o her_o daughter_n leonora_n accompany_v he_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n after_o that_o king_n lisuart_n be_v dislodge_v from_o the_o city_n of_o lubania_n accompany_v with_o the_o rest_n of_o his_o army_n he_o iourny_v so_o expeditious_o that_o he_o arrive_v at_o vindilisore_n where_o his_o queen_n brisenia_n expect_v his_o come_n according_a to_o former_a intelligence_n send_v she_o and_o although_o he_o be_v great_o perplex_v in_o mind_n see_v his_o reputation_n much_o impair_v by_o those_o disfovour_n receive_v from_o fortune_n notwithstanding_o the_o agreement_n he_o have_v make_v with_o amadis_n yet_o nevertheless_o like_o a_o wise_a and_o judicious_a prince_n he_o dissemble_v his_o grief_n show_v much_o better_a outward_a carriage_n than_o otherwise_o willing_o he_o will_v have_v do_v and_o his_o own_o knowledge_n be_v no_o mean_a incitation_n thereto_o by_o hourly_o press_v his_o conscience_n with_o a_o sensible_a apprehension_n that_o he_o have_v be_v the_o only_a cause_n of_o shed_v over-prodigal_o so_o much_o christian_a blood_n under_o a_o unjust_a colour_n of_o revenge_n which_o he_o prefer_v before_o all_o counsel_n and_o advice_n give_v he_o by_o the_o prince_n and_o lord_n of_o his_o land_n wherewith_o our_o lord_n be_v just_o offend_v have_v scourge_v he_o with_o there_o rod_n not_o to_o make_v he_o murmur_v or_o gruge_n against_o he_o but_o rather_o to_o thank_v he_o for_o inflict_v no_o heavy_a vengeance_n on_o he_o in_o meditation_n of_o these_o matter_n he_o go_v to_o the_o queen_n lodging_n and_o she_o be_v before_o advertise_v by_o brandoynas_n of_o all_o that_o have_v happen_v in_o his_o voyage_n welcome_v he_o most_o gracious_o and_o look_v upon_o young_a esplandian_a who_o follow_v next_o to_o the_o king_n fold_v he_o in_o her_o arm_n &_o sweet_o kiss_v he_o thus_o she_o speak_v my_o worthy_a son_n bless_a be_v the_o hour_n of_o thy_o birth_n have_v in_o thy_o young_a day_n do_v such_o service_n to_o the_o king_n as_o but_o by_o thy_o good_a advice_n as_o i_o have_v understand_v he_o have_v never_o see_v his_o own_o kingdom_n any_o more_o madame_fw-fr answer_v the_o king_n i_o hope_v see_v he_o have_v begin_v so_o well_o not_o any_o one_o hour_n shall_v pass_v he_o but_o will_v increase_v in_o he_o both_o will_n and_o power_n of_o proceed_v on_o better_a &_o better_o for_o i_o assure_v you_o that_o beside_o the_o right_n of_o nature_n which_o just_o incite_v i_o to_o wish_v he_o well_o no_o day_n can_v pass_v over_o my_o head_n but_o i_o must_v needs_o confess_v a_o perticuliar_a affection_n to_o he_o for_o the_o great_a happiness_n i_o enjoy_v by_o he_o while_o thus_o the_o king_n and_o queen_n confer_v together_o concern_v esplandian_a the_o other_o prince_n and_o lord_n be_v kind_o entertain_v by_o the_o lady_n &_o gentlewoman_n who_o be_v curious_a in_o inquiry_n how_o the_o fight_n have_v be_v perform_v between_o the_o king_n people_n and_o they_o belong_v to_o amadis_n be_v a_o long_a while_n without_o any_o other_o language_n but_o when_o they_o hear_v of_o the_o purpose_a marriage_n &_o that_o they_o must_v likewise_o go_v to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n this_o raise_v much_o more_o pleasure_n in_o they_o than_o the_o recital_n of_o cold_a fear_n and_o alarm_n whereon_o they_o whole_o confer_v before_o for_o now_o one_o make_v full_a account_n to_o try_v the_o arch_n of_o loyal_a lover_n other_o the_o defend_v chamber_n and_o the_o other_o singularity_n in_o the_o isle_n and_o in_o these_o delight_n they_o spend_v the_o whole_a day_n but_o the_o hour_n of_o rest_n be_v come_v the_o king_n withdraw_v into_o the_o
light_v upon_o understand_v then_o sir_n that_o he_o be_v son_n to_o the_o fierce_a giant_n mandaffabull_n the_o same_o man_n that_o amadis_n when_o he_o term_v himself_o the_o bright_a obscure_a slay_v and_o on_o the_o very_a day_n when_o the_o king_n my_o master_n and_o he_o of_o great_a britain_n fight_v a_o hundred_o against_o a_o hundred_o wherein_o perish_v many_o other_o giant_n all_o neighbour_n to_o this_o country_n and_o kinsman_n to_o balan_n who_o you_o now_o inquire_v for_o by_o the_o death_n of_o his_o father_n he_o become_v and_o yet_o remain_v lord_n of_o the_o red_a island_n where_o he_o make_v his_o abode_n at_o this_o instant_n it_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o fertile_a island_n in_o all_o the_o eastern_a sea_n and_o of_o the_o great_a revenue_n by_o mean_n of_o the_o frequent_a resort_n of_o strange_a merchant_n that_o land_n there_o at_o all_o time_n of_o who_o he_o exact_v a_o infinite_a tribute_n now_o sir_n you_o be_v to_o observe_v beside_o that_o if_o his_o father_n be_v valiant_a and_o not_o mean_o experience_v in_o arm_n his_o son_n exceed_v he_o in_o all_o thing_n only_a cruelty_n except_v for_o look_v how_o much_o the_o one_o be_v a_o tyrant_n and_o most_o inhuman_a the_o other_o be_v so_o much_o the_o more_o mild_a peaceable_a and_o gracious_a so_o that_o it_o appear_v almost_o a_o miracle_n in_o nature_n to_o see_v man_n issue_v of_o one_o &_o the_o same_o lineage_n to_o be_v so_o different_a in_o their_o quality_n in_o this_o point_n i_o must_v tell_v you_o a_o general_a opinion_n that_o this_o fair_a demeanour_n become_v hereditary_a to_o he_o only_o by_o virtue_n of_o his_o mother_n who_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o modest_a benign_a and_o affable_a lady_n then_o to_o be_v see_v far_o differ_v herein_o from_o the_o other_o giantess_n wife_n to_o famongomad_a and_o her_o own_o sister_n she_o be_v the_o most_o foul_a deform_a sluttish_a and_o unhandsome_a creature_n that_o ever_o be_v see_v of_o her_o kind_n whereby_o may_v be_v collect_v that_o two_o such_o contrary_a complexion_n seldom_o have_v power_n to_o agree_v together_o be_v derive_v from_o such_o discordant_a nature_n notwithstanding_o the_o reason_n hereof_o in_o my_o poor_a opinion_n may_v be_v thus_o render_v that_o virtue_n most_o common_o be_v a_o companion_n with_o beauty_n and_o comely_a feature_n but_o be_v a_o mere_a stranger_n to_o ugly_a deformity_n and_o base_a disposition_n now_o sir_n i_o be_o further_a to_o tell_v you_o that_o it_o be_v more_o than_o twenty_o year_n since_o i_o be_v appoint_v governor_n of_o the_o isle_n where_o you_o find_v i_o therefore_o i_o can_v speak_v to_o you_o the_o more_o understand_o as_o a_o man_n most_o frequent_a in_o knowledge_n of_o any_o thing_n you_o can_v demand_v of_o i_o for_o since_o the_o young_a year_n of_o the_o king_n my_o master_n i_o never_o go_v out_o of_o this_o climate_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o faithful_a trust_n repose_v in_o i_o especial_o in_o those_o day_n when_o the_o rich_a golden_a sun_n shine_v not_o so_o abundant_o on_o he_o as_o in_o late_a time_n it_o have_v do_v for_o by_o his_o prowess_n and_o other_o high_a deserve_n he_o marry_v the_o daughter_n to_o king_n aby_n of_o ireland_n who_o be_v slay_v by_o amadis_n when_o he_o entitle_v himself_o by_o the_o name_n of_o the_o gentleman_n of_o the_o sea_n or_o the_o like_a kind_n of_o appellation_n believe_v i_o sir_n say_v amadis_n you_o have_v do_v i_o a_o great_a pleasure_n so_o well_o to_o acquaint_v i_o with_o the_o condition_n of_o balan_n who_o i_o can_v wish_v for_o my_o own_o benefit_n to_o be_v of_o another_o kind_n of_o character_n than_o you_o have_v now_o describe_v he_o to_o i_o for_o if_o he_o have_v be_v endue_v with_o such_o plenty_n of_o vice_n as_o you_o have_v give_v he_o to_o i_o in_o virtue_n he_o can_v expect_v when_o time_n shall_v serve_v for_o our_o meeting_n any_o hope_n in_o his_o own_o ability_n of_o strength_n and_o let_v i_o tell_v you_o till_o this_o instant_n i_o never_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o his_o utter-most_a power_n albeit_o i_o can_v now_o well_o resolve_v what_o to_o think_v of_o myself_o in_o a_o case_n of_o such_o strange_a contrariety_n nevertheless_o come_v what_o can_v more_o precious_a to_o i_o be_v my_o honour_n than_o my_o life_n and_o let_v i_o further_o entreat_v you_o to_o tell_v i_o if_o he_o be_v marry_v and_o whence_o he_o have_v his_o wife_n in_o good_a faith_n quoth_v the_o knight_n never_o man_n have_v better_a fortune_n in_o marriage_n than_o he_o enjoy_v one_o of_o the_o most_o virtuous_a lady_n that_o can_v be_v she_o be_v daughter_n to_o gandalack_n lord_n of_o the_o rock_n of_o galtare_n by_o who_o he_o have_v a_o son_n age_v as_o i_o imagine_v about_o fifteen_o year_n very_o sorry_a be_v amadis_n when_o he_o understand_v for_o a_o certainty_n what_o alliance_n be_v between_o balan_n &_o gandalack_n who_o he_o love_v dear_o for_o the_o nourish_v which_o his_o brother_n galaor_n have_v of_o he_o in_o the_o time_n of_o his_o infancy_n and_o he_o can_v well_o have_v wish_v that_o this_o combat_n may_v have_v be_v against_o some_o other_o person_n although_o it_o shall_v fall_v out_o more_o doubtful_a and_o dangerous_a to_o he_o but_o if_o it_o be_v against_o his_o own_o brother_n he_o can_v not_o now_o deny_v it_o in_o regard_n of_o his_o promise_n pass_v to_o darioletta_n and_o so_o long_o they_o hold_v on_o discourse_n that_o dark_a night_n overtake_v they_o yet_o they_o sail_v on_o merry_o still_o till_o somewhat_o â—arely_o the_o next_o morning_n they_o discover_v the_o island_n with_o the_o red_a tower_n whereby_o the_o whole_a country_n have_v her_o name_n because_o in_o the_o midst_n thereof_o be_v a_o goodly_a castle_n build_v environ_v with_o great_a tower_n and_o such_o wall_n as_o be_v of_o no_o mean_a marvel_n to_o be_v see_v then_o the_o knight_n see_v amadis_n take_v some_o delight_n in_o behold_v they_o say_v sir_n this_o castle_n which_o you_o see_v yonder_o be_v not_o build_v as_o this_o day_n noâ—_n more_o than_o a_o hundred_o since_o but_o as_o you_o now_o see_v it_o so_o do_v ancient_a history_n speak_v of_o it_o that_o he_o who_o first_o found_v it_o be_v name_v joseph_n son_n to_o that_o joseph_n of_o aramathia_n who_o bring_v the_o sangreal_n into_o great_a britain_n at_o such_o time_n as_o the_o whole_a land_n consist_v of_o pagan_n but_o by_o his_o mean_n the_o most_o part_n of_o the_o people_n convert_v to_o the_o faith_n of_o jesus_n christ_n not_o without_o suffer_v many_o incursion_n of_o hostile_a enemy_n that_o daily_o come_v in_o upon_o they_o &_o grievous_o molest_v they_o from_o time_n to_o time_n to_o prevent_v this_o annoyance_n this_o tower_n be_v thus_o erect_v in_o manner_n as_o you_o now_o behold_v it_o but_o afterward_o as_o all_o thing_n have_v their_o change_n with_o the_o alteration_n of_o time_n if_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o giant_n who_o take_v great_a pain_n to_o repeople_n the_o isle_n with_o worshipper_n of_o idol_n &_o exclude_v all_o they_o that_o honour_v the_o true_a god_n nevertheless_o our_o lord_n provide_v so_o well_o for_o they_o that_o in_o despite_n of_o their_o enemy_n they_o still_o continue_v here_o though_o not_o in_o so_o great_a a_o number_n or_o enjoy_v such_o liberty_n as_o former_o they_o have_v yet_o partly_o by_o pay_v great_a taxation_n and_o tribute_n and_o other_o of_o less_o ability_n by_o continual_a servitude_n to_o the_o giant_n until_o such_o time_n as_o balan_n come_v to_o be_v lord_n thereof_o who_o as_o i_o have_v already_o tell_v you_o be_v debonnaire_a virtuous_a and_o of_o catholic_a religion_n whereby_o he_o be_v very_o natural_o belove_v of_o all_o his_o subject_n now_o although_o the_o knight_n declare_v all_o these_o good_a quality_n and_o many_o more_o in_o the_o giant_n to_o amadis_n yet_o all_o be_v but_o as_o fuel_n to_o fire_n enflame_v he_o so_o forward_o that_o he_o entreat_v he_o to_o go_v before_o and_o to_o let_v the_o giant_n understand_v that_o a_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n be_v come_v thither_o with_o a_o lady_n who_o son_n he_o have_v slay_v and_o keep_v her_o husband_n daughter_n &_o servant_n prisoner_n and_o if_o by_o combat_v with_o he_o and_o vanquish_a he_o they_o may_v be_v deliver_v he_o reque_fw-la stead_n security_n against_o all_o man_n but_o himself_o otherwise_o let_v he_o not_o adventure_v to_o come_v near_o the_o port_n because_o the_o challenger_n hold_v it_o as_o his_o refuge_n the_o knight_n forthwith_o enter_v into_o a_o small_a skiffe_n leave_v amadis_n and_o his_o company_n at_o the_o haven_n in_o expectation_n of_o his_o return_n so_o soon_o as_o he_o come_v near_o the_o giant_n he_o know_v he_o as_o one_o who_o he_o have_v many_o time_n see_v
any_o counsel_n that_o come_v from_o you_o because_o if_o i_o shall_v do_v otherwise_o it_o will_v be_v the_o end_n of_o my_o day_n well_o understand_v melicia_n to_o what_o effect_n this_o answer_n tend_v yet_o will_v â—hee_v not_o seem_v to_o yield_v any_o apparent_a note_n thereof_o but_o have_v conclude_v his_o first_o dress_n say_v my_o lord_n brunco_n for_o my_o sake_n i_o pray_v you_o receive_v a_o little_a sustenance_n and_o afterward_o take_v some_o rest_n if_o you_o can_v then_o call_v for_o such_o food_n as_o she_o know_v mere_a for_o he_o and_o with_o a_o hand_n more_o white_a than_o alabaster_n make_v it_o ready_a for_o his_o eat_n she_o quicken_v such_o delicate_a apprehension_n in_o his_o soul_n that_o his_o eye_n go_v far_o beyond_o his_o appetite_n so_o command_v every_o one_o to_o depart_v the_o chamber_n that_o the_o least_o noise_n may_v nor_o offend_v he_o she_o say_v you_o have_v promise_v i_o that_o you_o will_v essay_n some_o repose_n let_v i_o see_v how_o obedient_a you_o will_v be_v herein_o till_o such_o time_n as_o i_o come_v to_o visit_v you_o again_o than_o herself_o depart_v she_o call_v lasinde_v bruncos_fw-la esquire_n and_o say_v unto_o he_o friend_n you_o know_v better_a than_o any_o other_o your_o master_n condition_n make_v demand_v therefore_o of_o such_o thing_n as_o you_o think_v fit_a for_o he_o the_o squire_n be_v not_o now_o to_o learn_v what_o intercourse_n of_o affection_n have_v pass_v between_o they_o and_o therefore_o presume_v more_o bold_o in_o his_o own_o wit_n than_o one_o less_o skilful_a he_o return_v she_o this_o answer_n madame_fw-fr i_o wish_v no_o worse_o to_o my_o worthy_a master_n than_o that_o good_a fortune_n will_v conduct_v he_o to_o some_o such_o place_n where_o he_o may_v make_v acknowledgement_n of_o the_o favour_n you_o afford_v he_o but_o it_o appear_v to_o i_o that_o such_o as_o be_v desirous_a to_o recover_v a_o wound_a body_n first_o of_o all_o they_o shall_v apply_v help_n to_o the_o place_n principal_o offend_v which_o kind_n of_o physic_n instruct_v i_o to_o entreat_v your_o pity_n to_o my_o poor_a master_n who_o endure_v not_o so_o much_o pain_n by_o the_o hurt_n so_o late_o receive_v as_o by_o a_o disease_n of_o great_a antiquity_n and_o you_o that_o be_v the_o only_a cause_n can_v best_o minister_v the_o mitigation_n friend_n quoth_v she_o i_o can_v tell_v how_o to_o help_v a_o infirmity_n wherewith_o i_o be_o acquaint_v but_o secret_a sore_n be_v quite_o out_o of_o my_o cure_n trust_v i_o madam_n reply_v the_o squire_n if_o the_o one_o seem_v plain_a to_o you_o the_o other_o be_v no_o less_o apparrant_n for_o you_o be_v not_o ignorant_a that_o the_o extremity_n of_o his_o affection_n to_o you_o be_v the_o main_a motive_n why_o he_o go_v to_o behold_v the_o image_n of_o apolidon_n and_o grimanese_n in_o the_o enclose_v island_n lasinde_v quoth_v she_o they_o that_o become_v sick_a by_o such_o a_o strange_a mean_n have_v need_n have_v much_o time_n to_o compass_v their_o amendment_n without_o urge_v any_o other_o remedy_n then_o that_o which_o experience_n shall_v repute_v most_o necessary_a and_o so_o she_o leave_v the_o squire_n who_o go_v forthwith_o and_o acquaint_v his_o lord_n with_o all_o the_o conference_n that_o have_v pass_v between_o he_o and_o the_o infanta_n melicia_n wherewith_o he_o be_v not_o any_o way_n displease_v persuade_v himself_o that_o she_o have_v thus_o discreet_o answer_v repose_v as_o yet_o but_o slender_a confidence_n in_o the_o squire_n and_o like_v as_o true_a lover_n often_o use_v to_o do_v he_o convert_v all_o to_o his_o own_o best_a advantage_n be_v much_o better_o content_v then_o ever_o heretofore_o and_o thank_v god_n that_o andadones_n hurt_v he_o have_v favour_v he_o with_o such_o a_o extraordinary_a felicity_n for_o under_o the_o happy_a fortune_n of_o this_o wound_n he_o oftentimes_o enjoy_v her_o gracious_a company_n without_o who_o life_n be_v most_o tedious_a to_o he_o some_o few_o day_n after_o amadis_n galaor_n and_o king_n cildadan_n walk_v together_o galaor_n perceive_v the_o never_a approach_n of_o king_n perion_n he_o go_v unto_o he_o with_o these_o word_n sir_n i_o most_o humble_o entreat_v your_o princely_a advice_n in_o a_o matter_n something_o questionable_a with_o my_o own_o judgement_n you_o know_v my_o lord_n quoth_v he_o to_o his_o brother_n amadis_n that_o you_o give_v i_o to_o king_n lisuart_n command_v i_o to_o serve_v he_o and_o that_o i_o shall_v be_v whole_o he_o whereof_o i_o make_v he_o faithful_a promise_n and_o you_o likewise_o now_o behold_v how_o great_a a_o difference_n have_v happen_v between_o you_o two_o during_o the_o time_n of_o my_o absence_n i_o find_v myself_o very_o strange_o perplex_v consider_v what_o error_n i_o may_v commit_v by_o take_v part_n with_o he_o against_o you_o as_o also_o how_o just_o i_o may_v be_v blame_v by_o he_o forsake_v he_o in_o a_o time_n of_o such_o urgent_a necessity_n wherefore_o most_o royal_a father_n i_o humble_o crave_v your_o opinion_n in_o this_o case_n to_o prevent_v my_o dishonour_n on_o either_o side_n and_o that_o reason_n may_v be_v prefer_v before_o my_o own_o will_n son_n answer_v king_n perion_n you_o may_v not_o fail_v to_o follow_v your_o brother_n against_o a_o king_n so_o headstrong_a and_o ungrateful_a for_o if_o you_o give_v yourself_o to_o his_o service_n against_o all_o man_n yet_o your_o brother_n cause_n caâ—ies_v a_o exception_n herein_o in_o which_o respect_n you_o may_v well_o forgo_v your_o attendance_n on_o he_o not_o only_o because_o he_o declare_v himself_o to_o amadis_n in_o his_o own_o person_n a_o deadly_a enemy_n but_o also_o to_o all_o his_o kindred_n and_o friend_n among_o who_o you_o ought_v to_o hold_v the_o prime_a place_n sir_n reply_v galaor_n it_o appear_v to_o i_o under_o correction_n that_o i_o shall_v great_o forget_v myself_o and_o run_v into_o no_o mean_a blameful_a imputation_n by_o withdraw_v my_o service_n from_o he_o before_o his_o own_o permission_n to_o that_o purpose_n for_o see_v in_o the_o time_n of_o peace_n he_o give_v i_o honour_n and_o good_a entertainment_n what_o will_v be_v noise_v abroad_o of_o i_o to_o forsake_v he_o when_o affair_n of_o importance_n be_v fall_v he_o well_o know_v amadis_n whereto_o the_o speech_n of_o galaor_n aim_v and_o that_o he_o have_v no_o will_n to_o keep_v he_o company_n wherefore_o formalize_a himself_o answerable_a to_o his_o brother_n fantasy_n he_o thus_o answer_v he_o brother_n although_o we_o both_o stand_v high_o oblige_v to_o obey_v the_o council_n and_o command_n of_o the_o king_n our_o father_n yet_o i_o will_v humble_o desire_v his_o pardon_n in_o tell_v my_o mind_n concern_v your_o intention_n see_v you_o be_v so_o earnest_o addict_v to_o return_v into_o great_a briton_n and_o to_o continue_v in_o the_o service_n of_o king_n lisuart_n it_o like_v i_o well_o that_o you_o shall_v do_v so_o for_o in_o the_o case_n that_o concern_v our_o difference_n i_o doubt_v not_o but_o â—â—w_o many_o good_a knight_n soever_o shall_v come_v to_o attend_v he_o god_n who_o be_v a_o just_a judge_n will_v in_o the_o end_n make_v he_o know_v what_o wrong_v he_o have_v do_v we_o and_o his_o overgreat_a ingratitude_n especial_o to_o i_o that_o have_v honour_v he_o with_o so_o many_o well_o deserve_a service_n therefore_o may_v it_o so_o please_v our_o kingly_a father_n he_o may_v licence_v your_o departure_n for_o i_o be_o content_v with_o it_o why_o then_o quoth_v the_o king_n god_n be_v your_o guide_n and_o i_o will_v rest_v in_o this_o hope_n that_o you_o may_v one_o day_n be_v the_o mean_n of_o compound_v peace_n in_o so_o unhappy_a a_o war_n thus_o galaor_n obtain_v his_o desire_n for_o departure_n and_o because_o king_n cildadan_n will_v shape_v some_o honest_a excuse_n to_o go_v along_o with_o he_o he_o begin_v in_o this_o manner_n my_o lord_n it_o be_v sufficient_o know_v to_o you_o all_o to_o what_o issue_n the_o battle_n come_v which_o i_o have_v against_o king_n lisuart_n who_o only_o by_o your_o mean_n get_v the_o glory_n of_o the_o day_n to_o my_o no_o little_a disaduantange_n for_o such_o honour_n as_o in_o justice_n appertain_v to_o i_o convert_v to_o my_o great_a confusion_n in_o regard_n that_o by_o the_o covenant_n on_o either_o side_n conclude_v before_o i_o be_v constrain_v for_o a_o limit_v time_n to_o acknowledge_v he_o as_o my_o commander_n and_o to_o serve_v he_o 〈…〉_z with_o all_o my_o knight_n which_o be_v no_o mean_a grief_n in_o i_o to_o accomplish_v but_o value_v my_o honour_n much_o dear_a than_o life_n i_o yield_v to_o control_n and_o check_v my_o own_o will_n and_o according_a to_o my_o promise_n to_o bring_v he_o a_o number_n of_o my_o subject_n in_o his_o assistance_n whereof_o already_o he_o have_v give_v i_o summons_n and_o no_o
wherein_o they_o lay_v be_v fix_v on_o a_o screw_n or_o give_a vice_n which_o easy_o and_o without_o the_o least_o noise_n convey_v they_o above_o twenty_o fathom_n in_o depth_n they_o be_v in_o a_o sound_a sleep_n dread_v no_o harm_n at_o all_o full_o well_o know_v gandalin_n and_o the_o other_o that_o these_o knight_n be_v their_o master_n thus_o betray_v notwithstanding_o they_o make_v no_o outward_a appearance_n thereof_o but_o as_o if_o they_o have_v never_o see_v or_o know_v they_o gandalin_n thus_o answer_v for_o aught_o i_o can_v perceive_v most_o unhappy_o come_v we_o hither_o where_o such_o worthy_a man_n be_v so_o cruel_o handle_v of_o who_o we_o have_v hear_v much_o fame_n and_o fair_a report_n but_o be_v there_o no_o way_n or_o mean_n whereby_o to_o succourand_n help_v they_o i_o be_o undoubted_o persuade_v that_o if_o they_o be_v deliver_v our_o abide_n here_o will_v not_o be_v long_o let_v i_o tell_v you_o answer_v the_o ancient_a knight_n the_o main_a butt_n or_o end_n of_o the_o vice_n which_o support_v the_o bed_n wherein_o they_o lie_v be_v under_o the_o plancher_n of_o this_o chamber_n and_o here_o you_o may_v behold_v it_o if_o all_o our_o strength_n &_o labour_n will_v serve_v to_o turn_v it_o about_o and_o remount_v the_o bed_n up_o again_o to_o his_o former_a place_n they_o may_v easy_o get_v forth_o because_o the_o door_n be_v never_o shut_v and_o moreover_o the_o guard_n or_o keeper_n of_o the_o castle_n be_v now_o all_o in_o their_o dead_a sleep_n let_v we_o try_v quoth_v gandalin_n what_o we_o can_v do_v so_o every_o one_o set_v to_o their_o hand_n such_o be_v their_o painful_a labour_n &_o endeavour_v that_o the_o screw_n of_o the_o vice_n turn_v by_o little_a and_o little_a the_o bed_n begin_v to_o rise_v and_o king_n perion_n be_v then_o not_o able_a to_o sleep_v feel_v how_o it_o move_v wherefore_o awake_v amadis_n and_o florestan_n he_o say_v unto_o they_o do_v not_o you_o feel_v that_o we_o be_v remount_v up_o aloft_o assure_v yourselves_o the_o villain_n archalaus_n will_v keep_v promise_n with_o we_o for_o doubtless_o we_o be_v discover_v to_o he_o i_o know_v not_o say_v amadis_n what_o may_v be_v his_o meaning_n but_o he_o that_o first_o lay_n hold_v on_o i_o to_o do_v i_o outrage_n shall_v pay_v the_o reckon_n for_o all_o the_o rest_n while_o thus_o they_o confer_v by_o little_a and_o little_a the_o bed_n draw_v up_o near_o to_o the_o plancher_n and_o attain_v to_o fix_v in_o his_o first_o place_n then_o our_o knight_n leap_v light_o on_o their_o foot_n draw_v forth_o their_o sword_n look_v all_o about_o they_o to_o see_v who_o have_v thus_o raise_v they_o again_o but_o they_o can_v not_o see_v any_o body_n to_o their_o no_o little_a marvel_n and_o they_o find_v their_o arm_n in_o the_o same_o place_n where_o they_o have_v leave_v they_o before_o they_o go_v to_o rest_v wherewith_o they_o arm_v themselves_o immediate_o afterwards_o they_o issue_v forth_o so_o secret_o that_o seize_v the_o guard_n they_o hew_v and_o slice_v they_o in_o piece_n before_o any_o eye_n can_v take_v notice_n thereof_o until_o such_o time_n as_o by_o the_o great_a noise_n they_o make_v in_o break_v the_o bolt_n and_o bar_n of_o the_o gate_n and_o sharp_a assail_a such_o as_o they_o meet_v withal_o archalaus_n awake_v and_o hear_v amadis_n cry_v with_o a_o loud_a voice_n for_o gaul_n for_o gaul_n this_o castle_n be_v we_o in_o great_a affrightment_n he_o rise_v and_o have_v no_o leisure_n to_o arm_v himself_o he_o run_v into_o a_o strong_a tower_n mount_v to_o the_o top_n thereof_o and_o draw_v up_o the_o ladder_n after_o he_o where_o see_v himself_o in_o safety_n put_v his_o head_n out_o ata_a window_n he_o call_v to_o his_o people_n so_o loud_o as_o he_o can_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n our_o three_o knight_n have_v make_v way_n to_o gandalin_n and_o the_o rest_n free_v they_o from_o the_o slavery_n of_o archalaus_n who_o they_o espy_v bawl_v aloft_o on_o the_o tower_n with_o some_o other_o for_o their_o better_a safety_n and_o because_o they_o can_v by_o no_o possible_a mean_n come_v at_o they_o they_o make_v a_o great_a fire_n and_o smoke_v they_o in_o such_o sort_n as_o they_o be_v glad_a to_o descend_v into-he_a low_a vault_n where_o they_o be_v likewise_o almost_o smother_v with_o smoke_n at_o length_n the_o knight_n see_v the_o castle_n all_o engird_v with_o fire_n command_v their_o horse_n to_o be_v lead_v forth_o where_o mount_v on_o they_o they_o commend_v archalaus_n to_o all_o his_o devil_n and_o the_o dwarf_n cry_v out_o archalaus_n archalaus_n remember_v how_o kind_o thou_o do_v use_v i_o when_o thou_o tie_v i_o fast_o by_o the_o foot_n in_o the_o castel_n of_o valderin_n where_o i_o be_v as_o well_o perfume_v as_o thou_o be_v now_o the_o dwarf_n deliver_v these_o word_n so_o angry_o &_o with_o such_o a_o strange_a gesture_n as_o make_v they_o all_o to_o laugh_v hearty_o and_o when_o they_o be_v somewhat_o further_o off_o they_o look_v behind_o they_o and_o behold_v the_o castle_n flame_v gallant_o persuade_v themselves_o that_o they_o be_v sufficient_o revenge_v on_o archalaus_n and_o that_o he_o can_v no_o way_n escape_v with_o life_n by_o this_o time_n bright_a day_n appear_v and_o they_o arrive_v at_o the_o place_n where_o they_o leave_v their_o ship_n &_o there_o the_o gentlewoman_n that_o have_v be_v deliver_v with_o the_o rest_n remember_v the_o word_n of_o amadis_n in_o the_o castle_n when_o he_o cry_v for_o gaul_n for_o gaul_n desire_v to_o know_v of_o gandalin_n which_o of_o they_o be_v the_o man_n gandalin_n point_v she_o to_o amadis_n she_o go_v and_o fall_v at_o his_o foot_n desire_v pardon_n of_o he_o for_o quoth_v she_o i_o be_o darioletta_n that_o commit_v your_o life_n to_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o sea_n even_o the_o very_a same_o day_n that_o you_o be_v bear_v but_o believe_v i_o my_o lord_n i_o do_v it_o to_o save_v the_o honour_n of_o the_o qaeen_n your_o mother_n who_o otherwise_o have_v be_v put_v to_o death_n for_o no_o one_o do_v know_v but_o myself_o only_o that_o the_o king_n your_o father_n who_o be_v here_o present_a with_o you_o be_v as_o then_o marry_v to_o she_o amadis_n be_v much_o amaze_v heereat_o for_o he_o have_v never_o hear_v the_o cause_n wherefore_o he_o be_v leave_v in_o such_o sorsaken_a manner_n so_o take_v darioletta_n by_o the_o hand_n he_o say_v unto_o she_o fair_a friend_n i_o pardon_v you_o perceive_v it_o be_v do_v upon_o so_o just_a a_o occasion_n and_o heretofore_o galuanes_n have_v often_o tell_v i_o that_o he_o find_v i_o float_v on_o the_o sea_n but_o till_o this_o instant_n i_o be_v utter_o ignorant_a how_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v then_o she_o relate_v all_o from_o point_n to_o point_n without_o omit_v any_o thing_n even_o from_o the_o beginning_n of_o king_n perions_n love_n to_o his_o queen_n elisena_n and_o the_o success_n of_o every_o accident_n wherein_o the_o king_n take_v no_o little_a delight_n and_o often_o entreat_v darioletta_n to_o repeat_v the_o sweet_a pleasure_n of_o his_o youth_n but_o while_o this_o company_n be_v thus_o in_o quiet_a and_o contentment_n the_o case_n of_o archaiaus_n carry_v no_o correspondency_n therewith_o for_o he_o and_o her_o remain_v inthe_n deep_a vault_n under_o his_o sower_n where_o he_o be_v as_o well_o favoured_o smoke_v and_o perfume_v as_o ever_o rainard_n the_o fox_n be_v in_o his_o underground_n kennel_n and_o if_o his_o niece_n dinarda_n and_o some_o other_o have_v not_o succour_v he_o he_o have_v there_o miserable_o end_v his_o day_n but_o they_o come_v to_o he_o so_o soon_o as_o the_o knight_n be_v go_v find_v he_o so_o suffocate_v and_o overcome_v as_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o stir_v either_o hand_n or_o foot_n take_v he_o forth_o of_o that_o smother_a vault_n they_o throw_v vinegar_n and_o cold_a water_n in_o his_o face_n so_o that_o soon_o after_o he_o begin_v to_o breathe_v and_o open_v his_o eye_n behold_v his_o castle_n all_o on_o a_o sâ—â—me_n then_o heavy_o sigh_v even_o as_o if_o his_o heart_n will_v have_v split_v in_o sunder_o he_o say_v vile_a traitor_n aâ—…_n how_o many_o injury_n have_v thou_o 〈…〉_z since_o thy_o birth_n be_v well_o asâ—…_n therefore_o that_o if_o i_o can_v catch_v thâ—â—_n i_o will_v be_v revenge_v to_o my_o own_o heart_n contentment_n in_o the_o despite_n of_o thou_o i_o will_v never_o keep_v any_o knight_n fall_v into_o my_o power_n above_o one_o night_n but_o he_o shall_v die_v the_o death_n to_o make_v he_o sure_o for_o escape_v from_o i_o as_o â—ow_o much_o against_o my_o mind_n thouhâ—st_v do_v so_o call_v for_o his_o litter_n he_o will_v present_o be_v thence_o convey_v to_o mount_n aldan_n for_o quoth_v he_o it_o vexetl_n my_o very_a soul_n to_o behold_v
a_o forbearance_n shall_v now_o have_v find_v a_o full_a discharge_n for_o all_o his_o treachery_n but_o that_o his_o subtlety_n outgo_v my_o honest_a simplicity_n which_o will_v be_v quick_o footed_a when_o time_n shall_v serve_v broad_a day_n break_v off_o these_o private_a conference_n they_o mount_v on_o horseback_n with_o the_o damosel_n who_o take_v no_o great_a pleasure_n in_o their_o company_n though_o they_o bear_v it_o out_o with_o notable_a dissemble_n but_o that_o which_o most_o offend_a dinarda_n be_v the_o report_n of_o galaor_n that_o he_o have_v leave_v the_o court_n of_o king_n lisuart_n only_o to_o find_v his_o brother_n amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n who_o she_o hate_v more_o than_o any_o man_n live_v so_o long_o they_o iourney_v together_o that_o on_o the_o three_o day_n follow_v they_o come_v to_o a_o fortress_n the_o gate_n whereof_o stand_v wide_o open_a in_o they_o ride_v not_o meet_v with_o any_o body_n who_o they_o may_v speak_v to_o but_o soon_o after_o come_v the_o lord_n of_o the_o place_n name_v ambades_n attend_v with_o some_o of_o his_o servant_n on_o who_o behold_v this_o new_a come_v company_n he_o look_v angry_o because_o they_o have_v not_o draw_v the_o bridge_n before_o their_o arrival_n nevertheless_o consider_v that_o now_o it_o can_v not_o be_v holpen_v he_o make_v a_o show_n of_o courteous_a entertainment_n &_o much_o against_o his_o mind_n for_o he_o be_v near_o kinsman_n to_o archalaus_n and_o every_o way_n as_o wicked_a as_o he_o quick_o take_v knowledge_n of_o his_o niece_n dinarda_n by_o who_o he_o understand_v the_o fortune_n of_o his_o cousin_n and_o dinarda_n also_o persuade_v he_o that_o she_o and_o the_o other_o damsel_n have_v be_v violent_o deflower_v by_o galaor_n and_o norandel_n hereat_o he_o grow_v so_o incense_v with_o fury_n that_o instant_o he_o will_v have_v assail_v they_o but_o dinarda_n will_v he_o to_o be_v better_o advise_v because_o they_o two_o only_o have_v foil_v five_o knight_n that_o have_v the_o conduct_n of_o her_o uncle_n and_o may_v prove_v as_o powerful_a over_o he_o and_o he_o therefore_o sir_n quoth_v she_o as_o yet_o it_o be_v hest_n to_o conceal_v your_o discontentment_n till_o their_o depart_n hence_o to_o morrow_n morning_n when_o i_o and_o this_o damsel_n will_v guide_v they_o forth_o then_o let_v down_o the_o port-cullies_a of_o the_o gate_n we_o shall_v be_v sure_a to_o tarry_v with_o you_o in_o the_o secure_a safety_n ambades_n do_v not_o mislike_v this_o counsel_n but_o go_v to_o supper_n with_o the_o knight_n and_o lady_n betake_v themselves_o afterward_o to_o rest_v in_o their_o appoint_a lodging_n and_o the_o next_o morning_n be_v rise_v their_o host_n come_v to_o they_o say_v gentleman_n when_o it_o shall_v please_v you_o to_o depart_v i_o will_v be_v your_o guide_n thus_o arm_v as_o i_o be_o for_o so_o be_o i_o use_v to_o do_v with_o any_o that_o accept_v of_o entertertainment_n here_o and_o before_o my_o return_n back_o again_o i_o take_v delight_n in_o the_o search_n of_o adventure_n according_a as_o other_o knight_n errant_a do_v my_o kind_a host_n answer_v galaor_n we_o hearty_o thank_v you_o for_o your_o great_a courtesy_n so_o their_o horse_n be_v bring_v first_o they_o help_v to_o mount_n the_o damosel_n and_o themselves_o but_o they_o give_v way_n to_o galaor_n and_o norandel_n to_o ride_v out_o foremost_a the_o woman_n come_v slow_o after_o with_o ambade_n no_o soon_o be_v the_o knight_n beyond_o the_o gate_n but_o down_o fall_v the_o port-cullies_a and_o he_o with_o the_o damosel_n be_v now_o out_o of_o their_o power_n forthwith_o they_o mount_v on_o the_o wall_n over_o the_o gate_n and_o see_v the_o knight_n look_v back_o for_o the_o damosel_n come_v after_o he_o cry_v out_o to_o they_o villain_n hell_n be_v your_o confusion_n before_o you_o get_v they_o again_o in_o your_o possession_n go_v dwell_v among_o all_o the_o devil_n and_o let_v they_o use_v you_o as_o you_o have_v do_v these_o poor_a lady_n who_o dare_v venture_v no_o further_o with_o such_o base-minded_a man_n but_o choose_v rather_o willing_o to_o abide_v here_o with_o i_o be_v it_o possible_a my_o host_n answer_v galaor_n that_o after_o such_o honour_n and_o honest_a entertainment_n afford_v by_o yourself_o to_o we_o in_o your_o castle_n you_o shall_v express_v such_o lack_n of_o manhood_n as_o to_o rob_v we_o of_o our_o fair_a friend_n so_o treacherous_o if_o ever_o they_o be_v you_o reply_v ambades_n or_o give_v themselves_o to_o you_o without_o constraint_n it_o like_v i_o the_o better_a thus_o to_o take_v they_o from_o you_o as_o think_v it_o may_v the_o more_o vex_v and_o molest_v you_o but_o i_o be_o assure_v that_o lustful_o and_o mere_o against_o their_o mind_n you_o have_v pursue_v and_o enjoy_v they_o and_o therefore_o at_o their_o earnest_a request_n make_v to_o i_o i_o use_v you_o as_o i_o do_v shame_n then_o to_o quarrel_v any_o further_a in_o this_o manner_n consider_v how_o much_o they_o detest_v you_o let_v they_o but_o say_v so_o much_o themselves_o quoth_v galaor_n to_o we_o and_o we_o shall_v quick_o get_v we_o go_v dinarda_n who_o all_o this_o while_n have_v hide_v herself_o begin_v to_o appear_v upon_o the_o wall_n whereupon_o galaor_n speak_v thus_o unto_o she_o fair_a mistress_n this_o knight_n will_v glad_o make_v we_o believe_v that_o willing_o you_o remain_v with_o he_o and_o that_o our_o company_n be_v offensive_a to_o you_o we_o can_v hardly_o credit_v any_o truth_n in_o his_o speech_n remember_v some_o occasion_n that_o have_v pass_v between_o us._n then_o i_o perceive_v answer_v dinarda_n that_o foolish_a credulity_n betray_v your_o best_a judgement_n in_o i_o for_o my_o affection_n be_v never_o so_o earnest_a towards_o you_o but_o i_o have_v rather_o behold_v your_o head_n part_v from_o your_o shoulder_n then_o to_o enjoy_v one_o minute_n of_o your_o company_n fond_n and_o ydle-headed_n knight_n do_v not_o thou_o know_v that_o i_o be_o daughter_n to_o ardan_n canile_n and_o that_o thy_o brother_n amadis_n be_v the_o man_n who_o above_o all_o other_o i_o have_v most_o cause_n to_o detest_v and_o hate_v how_o then_o can_v thou_o dream_v that_o any_o good_a inclination_n remain_v in_o i_o towards_o thou_o consider_v that_o thy_o great_a favour_n to_o i_o since_o our_o late_a begin_v familiarity_n have_v aim_v at_o no_o other_o end_n but_o for_o convey_v i_o to_o gaul_n there_o to_o behold_v he_o who_o i_o least_o desire_v to_o see_v you_o may_v therefore_o depart_v hence_o at_o your_o pleasure_n and_o forget_v not_o to_o assure_v yourself_o that_o in_o be_v persuade_v i_o most_o faithful_o affect_v you_o you_o do_v and_o shall_v find_v i_o the_o most_o deadly_a enemy_n you_o have_v if_o i_o have_v give_v you_o any_o such_o occasion_n answer_v galaor_n yet_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v the_o sweet_a satisfaction_n you_o receive_v so_o latel_n from_o i_o and_o to_o you_o no_o mean_a contentment_n as_o i_o imagine_v do_v well_o deserve_v more_o lovely_a language_n but_o i_o can_v easy_o aim_v at_o your_o intention_n you_o will_v glad_o borrow_v as_o much_o friendship_n of_o another_o man_n as_o fear_v that_o i_o be_v not_o able_a to_o pleasure_v you_o any_o further_o wherein_o true_o now_o upon_o better_a consideration_n with_o myself_o you_o have_v reason_n so_o to_o do_v and_o i_o none_o at_o all_o to_o mislike_v it_o for_o over_o and_o beside_o that_o general_a disease_n incident_a to_o all_o woman_n of_o your_o witty_a disposition_n to_o affect_v change_n and_o novelty_n i_o ought_v to_o have_v remember_v how_o difficult_a a_o thing_n it_o be_v from_o so_o bid_v a_o stock_n as_o be_v worth_a just_a nothing_o that_o any_o good_a fruit_n can_v be_v expect_v for_o thou_o be_v niece_n to_o the_o only_a vile_a wretch_n in_o the_o world_n and_o thou_o must_v needs_o resemble_v he_o in_o all_o kind_n of_o villainy_n but_o madam_n say_v norandel_n i_o hope_v my_o amorous_a mistress_n have_v no_o such_o cause_n to_o complain_v of_o i_o for_o never_o woman_n be_v better_o entertain_v by_o her_o friend_n than_o for_o so_o long_a time_n together_o she_o be_v by_o i_o and_o that_o i_o dare_v refer_v to_o she_o own_o report_n as_o he_o speak_v these_o word_n he_o espy_v she_o peep_v over_o the_o other_o shoulder_n whereupon_o he_o call_v to_o she_o say_v how_o say_v you_o sweet_a heart_n be_v it_o not_o true_a it_o be_v so_o true_a quoth_v she_o that_o if_o i_o can_v compass_v the_o like_a power_n over_o thou_o as_o when_o time_n be_v thou_o have_v over_o i_o i_o shall_v easy_o make_v know_v with_o what_o affection_n i_o endure_v whatsoever_o thou_o do_v to_o i_o which_o please_v i_o so_o well_o that_o i_o refer_v thou_o to_o the_o devil_n recompense_n the_o devil_n say_v norandel_n care_v not_o for_o my_o company_n he_o like_v you_o so_o
and_o will_v make_v use_n of_o he_o in_o our_o hunt_n when_o the_o reverend_a man_n hear_v he_o speak_v so_o confident_o he_o grow_v as_o resolute_a in_o persuasion_n and_o go_v near_o to_o esplandian_a see_v he_o kiss_v the_o lyonnesse_n even_o as_o familiar_o as_o she_o have_v be_v a_o spaniel_n hereupon_o the_o hermit_n say_v unto_o he_o son_n will_v you_o give_v she_o somewhat_o to_o eat_v yea_o father_n answer_v esplandian_a if_o i_o have_v any_o thing_n to_o give_v she_o with_o that_o the_o hermit_n take_v out_o of_o his_o scrip_n the_o leg_n of_o a_o deer_n which_o a_o hunter_n have_v bestow_v on_o he_o and_o give_v it_o to_o the_o lad_n he_o throw_v it_o to_o the_o lyonnesse_n say_v here_o dog_n eat_v this_o the_o lyonnesse_n take_v it_o and_o while_o she_o be_v feed_v on_o it_o esplandian_a play_v with_o her_o ear_n paw_n and_o tail_n even_o as_o familiar_o as_o himself_o please_v the_o beast_n offer_v he_o no_o other_o dislike_a then_o if_o he_o have_v be_v one_o of_o her_o whelp_n such_o perfect_a knowledge_n do_v she_o take_v of_o he_o and_o even_o by_o natural_a instinct_n love_v he_o so_o dear_o as_o she_o follow_v he_o thence_o to_o the_o hermitage_n and_o from_o that_o time_n forward_o will_v never_o willing_o leave_v his_o company_n except_o when_o she_o go_v to_o seek_v some_o prey_n which_o she_o will_v also_o bring_v home_o with_o she_o even_o as_o if_o she_o have_v be_v a_o household_n servant_n and_o both_o the_o lad_n grow_v into_o such_o familiarity_n with_o she_o that_o they_o will_v lead_v she_o oftentimes_o in_o a_o lease_n on_o hunt_v with_o they_o as_o if_o she_o have_v be_v a_o greyhound_n for_o game_n which_o nascian_n well_o note_v provide_v they_o bow_n fit_a fot_o their_o strength_n wherewith_o they_o continual_o use_v to_o kill_v heart_n hindes_n roe-buck_n and_o such_o like_a send_v still_o the_o lyonnesse_n after_o such_o game_n as_o they_o have_v wound_v but_o here_o we_o purpose_v now_o to_o leave_v they_o for_o a_o while_n return_v to_o amadis_n who_o be_v depart_v from_o gaul_n enter_v the_o country_n of_o alemaigne_n where_o he_o perform_v such_o rare_a action_n of_o chivalry_n that_o every_o tongue_n talk_v only_o of_o he_o and_o there_o he_o be_v common_o call_v the_o knight_n with_o the_o green_a sword_n or_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o dwarf_n because_o ardan_n still_o attend_v on_o he_o and_o there_o he_o spend_v four_o whole_a year_n before_o he_o return_v to_o the_o enclose_v island_n not_o hear_v any_o tiding_n from_o his_o oriana_n which_o be_v his_o very_a great_a affliction_n because_o he_o find_v no_o pain_n labour_n or_o ill_a success_n any_o way_n comparable_a to_o the_o want_n of_o her_o presence_n so_o long_o he_o travail_v from_o one_o part_n to_o another_o that_o about_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o springtime_n he_o arrive_v in_o bohemia_n near_o to_o king_n tafinor_n on_o who_o patin_n the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n make_v sharp_a war_n who_o hate_v amadis_n more_o than_o any_o man_n else_o for_o the_o reason_n former_o declare_v in_o the_o second_o book_n he_o ride_v purposely_o towards_o the_o camp_n king_n tafinor_n who_o for_o a_o time_n have_v take_v truce_n with_o his_o enemy_n be_v then_o fly_v his_o gerfaulcon_n at_o a_o heron_n which_o fall_v at_o the_o horse_n foot_n of_o amadis_n now_o because_o none_o of_o the_o horseman_n can_v come_v at_o she_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o moist_a and_o marshie_a ground_n hinder_v they_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n alight_v and_o take_v she_o up_o demand_v the_o falconer_n if_o they_o be_v displease_v thereat_o and_o they_o answer_v no._n soon_o after_o come_v the_o king_n who_o have_v coast_v all_o along_o the_o river_n for_o passage_n and_o see_v the_o knight_n so_o complete_o arm_v stand_v in_o some_o suspicion_n of_o himself_o till_o he_o further_o note_v the_o green_a scabbard_n of_o his_o sword_n be_v the_o same_o which_o he_o have_v in_o lone_a of_o the_o ancient_a knight_n as_o have_v be_v former_o declare_v the_o king_n have_v many_o time_n hear_v much_o fame_n of_o his_o prowess_n and_o be_v so_o well_o please_v with_o his_o happy_a arrival_n that_o he_o entreat_v his_o company_n to_o the_o city_n which_o amadis_n deny_v he_o not_o but_o ride_v along_o with_o he_o the_o king_n thus_o speak_v sir_n i_o have_v a_o long_a while_n desire_v that_o i_o may_v be_v but_o worthy_a of_o such_o a_o companion_n as_o you_o seem_v to_o be_v my_o lord_n answer_v amadis_n the_o liberal_a renown_n of_o you_o and_o your_o bounty_n which_o make_v you_o famous_a in_o many_o kingdom_n draw_v i_o hither_o only_o to_o offer_v you_o my_o service_n if_o any_o way_n it_o may_v be_v acceptable_a to_o you_o because_o i_o have_v hear_v that_o you_o be_v war_v on_o by_o a_o potent_a prince_n that_o give_v you_o no_o mean_a molestation_n you_o say_v very_o true_a reply_v the_o king_n but_o i_o trust_v in_o heaven_n and_o by_o the_o mean_n of_o your_o help_n to_o see_v a_o short_a issue_n out_o of_o these_o trouble_n fortune_n have_v so_o convenient_o guide_v you_o hither_o by_o this_o time_n they_o be_v arrive_v at_o the_o palace_n where_o the_o king_n command_v he_o shall_v be_v lodge_v and_o grasandor_n his_o son_n to_o keep_v he_o company_n now_o in_o regard_n that_o the_o truce_n take_v between_o the_o two_o army_n be_v upon_o the_o point_n of_o end_v each_o side_n stand_v on_o their_o best_a defence_n and_o the_o several_a camp_n prepare_v for_o all_o attempt_n whatsoever_o king_n tafinor_n walk_v one_o day_n abroad_o to_o understand_v some_o tiding_n from_o the_o enemy_n he_o behold_v afar_o off_o twelve_o knight_n come_v ride_v towards_o he_o and_o as_o they_o draw_v near_o he_o know_v the_o shield_n of_o garadan_n bear_v by_o his_o squire_n himself_o be_v a_o near_a kinsman_n to_o the_o emperor_n and_o they_o come_v not_o to_o fight_v but_o to_o parley_v the_o king_n bear_v little_a affection_n to_o this_o garadan_n because_o he_o procure_v and_o raise_v this_o war_n and_o well_o he_o know_v that_o his_o come_n be_v but_o to_o occasion_v some_o fresh_a grievance_n which_o make_v stern_a anger_n mount_v up_o into_o his_o face_n so_o that_o he_o can_v not_o forbear_v but_o say_v ah_o treacherous_a villain_n thou_o have_v already_o do_v i_o so_o many_o mischief_n that_o i_o have_v just_a occasion_n to_o hate_v thou_o so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v sir_n answer_v the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n it_o may_v be_v he_o come_v to_o you_o for_o some_o good_a end_n therefore_o it_o shall_v well_o become_v you_o now_o to_o dissemble_v all_o passion_n entertain_v they_o with_o good_a look_n not_o take_v offence_n at_o any_o thing_n they_o say_v in_o regard_n they_o come_v to_o you_o as_o ambassador_n from_o the_o emperor_n their_o master_n kind_a friend_n quoth_v the_o king_n i_o allow_v of_o your_o good_a advice_n and_o will_v be_v direct_v thereby_o though_o it_o be_v no_o mean_a grief_n to_o i_o to_o have_v so_o great_a a_o enemy_n near_o i_o scarce_o be_v these_o word_n end_v but_o garadan_n and_o his_o troop_n salute_v the_o king_n who_o give_v they_o kind_a welcome_a desire_v they_o that_o before_o any_o speech_n pass_v they_o will_v go_v along_o with_o he_o to_o he_o to_o his_o palace_n but_o garadan_n make_v refusal_n show_v himself_o as_o brave_o proud_a and_o presumptuous_a as_o former_o he_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v speak_v thus_o king_n tafinor_n thou_o must_v understand_v the_o occasion_n of_o our_o come_n to_o thou_o and_o before_o thou_o part_v from_o this_o place_n thou_o must_v make_v we_o answer_v such_o as_o shall_v seem_v best_a to_o thyself_o without_o advice_n or_o consult_v with_o any_o one_o but_o thyself_o for_o in_o thou_o only_o lie_v the_o conclusion_n of_o two_o thing_n wherewith_o i_o be_o to_o acquaint_v thou_o from_o the_o emperor_n otherwise_o assure_v thyself_o before_o three_o day_n can_v be_v pass_v over_o the_o battle_n will_v fall_v out_o to_o be_v so_o cruel_a and_o bloody_a as_o it_o exceed_v all_o possibility_n but_o thou_o and_o thy_o country_n will_v be_v utter_o lose_v with_o these_o word_n he_o deliver_v he_o a_o missive_a of_o credence_n for_o further_a confirmation_n of_o his_o speech_n believe_v i_o lord_n garadan_n answer_v the_o king_n i_o hope_v that_o the_o emperor_n and_o you_o will_v be_v more_o kind_a to_o i_o than_o appear_v by_o your_o message_n wherefore_o defer_v no_o further_a time_n but_o deliver_v the_o remainder_n of_o your_o commission_n that_o i_o may_v yield_v you_o satisfaction_n to_o my_o power_n garadan_n hear_v the_o king_n to_o answer_v so_o mild_o begin_v somewhat_o to_o qualify_v his_o own_o choler_n reply_v thus_o king_n tafinor_n the_o emperor_n my_o master_n have_v power_n sufficient_o to_o
â—…rmour_n news_n be_v bring_v they_o that_o the_o eleven_o roman_a knight_n be_v in_o the_o field_n and_o there_o attend_v their_o come_n in_o regard_n whereof_o eachman_n quick_o arm_v himself_o and_o the_o twelve_o knight_n ride_v forth_o accompany_v with_o the_o king_n and_o many_o other_o but_o when_o arquisil_n behold_v they_o approach_v near_o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o his_o companion_n lord_n friend_n and_o kind_a companion_n let_v i_o entreat_v you_o to_o remember_v that_o we_o go_v to_o fight_v not_o only_o to_o win_v land_n for_o the_o emperor_n or_o to_o maintain_v the_o promise_n make_v by_o garadan_n but_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o the_o whole_a roman_a empire_n moreover_o i_o have_v speak_v it_o and_o once_o again_o do_v urge_v it_o to_o permit_v i_o to_o combat_v he_o who_o yesterday_o have_v the_o victory_n of_o our_o associate_n i_o see_v he_o come_v foremost_a and_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o first_o i_o hope_v overthrow_v prepare_v then_o to_o meet_v they_o and_o make_v spare_v of_o no_o man_n so_o take_v their_o shield_n they_o march_v direct_o against_o their_o enemy_n who_o perceive_v they_o to_o come_v never_o place_v their_o lance_n as_o they_o ought_v charge_v manful_o one_o another_o arquisil_n meet_v the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n so_o full_a forward_o that_o he_o break_v his_o lance_n upon_o he_o in_o many_o shiver_n but_o if_o himself_o have_v not_o quick_o catch_v hold_n by_o the_o main_n of_o his_o horse_n the_o knight_n have_v lay_v he_o along_o on_o the_o ground_n for_o he_o meet_v he_o with_o such_o a_o direct_a opposition_n as_o he_o lose_v his_o stirrup_n and_o be_v quite_o out_o of_o his_o saddle_n afterwards_o perfect_v his_o career_n he_o meet_v with_o one_o of_o the_o other_o to_o who_o he_o give_v so_o sound_a a_o salutation_n on_o the_o height_n of_o his_o helmet_n as_o he_o disarm_v he_o thereof_o at_o the_o same_o instant_n he_o be_v fresh_o charge_v by_o two_o together_o and_o wound_v so_o grievous_o in_o the_o thigh_n as_o he_o be_v near_o fall_v whereat_o he_o grow_v so_o offend_v that_o clasp_a hand_n to_o his_o sword_n he_o give_v so_o great_a a_o stroke_n to_o he_o that_o be_v near_o he_o as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o receive_v it_o at_o his_o best_a advantage_n he_o have_v be_v immediate_o slay_v thereby_o but_o the_o blow_n slide_v by_o light_v on_o the_o horse_n neck_n and_o on_o the_o leg_n of_o his_o rider_n bear_v they_o both_o together_o unto_o the_o ground_n when_o arquisil_n see_v that_o he_o come_v behind_o he_o and_o give_v he_o such_o a_o stroke_n on_o the_o helmet_n as_o make_v his_o eye_n to_o sparkle_v fire_n notwithstanding_o he_o know_v so_o well_o how_o to_o revenge_v himself_o that_o he_o cut_v off_o his_o left_a arm_n just_a at_o the_o shoulder_n then_o begin_v the_o fight_n to_o be_v more_o fierce_a than_o before_o because_o they_o all_o come_v together_o pell_o mell_o and_o although_o arquisil_n feel_v great_a pain_n by_o his_o so_o late_o receive_v wound_n and_o lose_v his_o blood_n so_o extraordinary_o yet_o for_o all_o that_o he_o give_v the_o bystander_n apparent_a testimony_n that_o his_o heart_n be_v unconquerable_a and_o he_o still_o maintain_v the_o fight_n continue_v as_o fresh_a and_o courageous_a as_o any_o of_o the_o rest_n nevertheless_o at_o length_n both_o he_o and_o his_o companion_n be_v so_o shrewd_o handle_v as_o the_o most_o part_n of_o they_o lay_v along_o on_o the_o earth_n and_o himself_o find_v no_o mean_n for_o endure_v the_o sharp_a assault_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n who_o follow_v on_o he_o still_o so_o incessant_o not_o permit_v he_o the_o least_o minute_n space_n of_o breathe_v as_o he_o be_v well_o near_o unable_a to_o hold_v out_o any_o long_o then_o grasandor_n buckle_v with_o he_o and_o charge_v he_o so_o main_o with_o all_o his_o might_n that_o he_o instant_o fall_v down_o in_o a_o swoon_n whereupon_o he_o alight_v from_o his_o horse_n make_v show_n as_o if_o he_o mean_v to_o smite_v off_o his_o head_n but_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n persuade_v he_o to_o the_o contrary_a and_o go_v to_o he_o take_v off_o his_o helmet_n that_o he_o may_v receive_v air_n when_o come_v to_o himself_o again_o he_o seem_v not_o a_o little_a terrify_v when_o he_o perceive_v his_o death_n so_o never_o where-upon_a he_o crave_v mercy_n of_o he_o on_o my_o faith_n quoth_v the_o knight_n thou_o die_v except_o thou_o yield_v thyself_o alas_o say_v he_o i_o submit_v to_o your_o mercy_n then_o he_o take_v he_o up_o and_o give_v he_o assurance_n of_o life_n at_o which_o very_a instant_n come_v king_n tafinor_n who_o be_v joyful_a of_o so_o happy_a a_o victory_n demand_v of_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o dwarf_n how_o he_o fare_v &_o whether_o he_o be_v wound_v or_o no._n sir_n quoth_v he_o i_o have_v no_o wound_n so_o offensive_a to_o i_o but_o i_o count_v it_o worthy_o receive_v in_o regard_n that_o you_o be_v so_o honourable_o serve_v so_o mount_v all_o on_o horseback_n they_o return_v into_o the_o city_n where_o the_o people_n stand_v in_o mighty_a crowd_n along_o the_o street_n cry_v out_o aloud_o bless_a be_v this_o good_a knight_n by_o who_o if_o god_n be_v so_o please_v we_o shall_v have_v peace_n and_o a_o final_a conclusion_n of_o war_n in_o this_o manner_n they_o follow_v he_o to_o the_o king_n lodging_n where_o surgeon_n come_v to_o visit_v he_o assure_v he_o upon_o their_o life_n that_o in_o very_a few_o day_n they_o will_v enable_v he_o to_o sit_v on_o horseback_n if_o he_o will_v be_v order_v by_o their_o advice_n now_o in_o regard_n that_o all_o the_o roman_a knight_n lay_v slay_v in_o the_o field_n except_o arquisil_n who_o be_v bring_v in_o as_o a_o prisoner_n he_o entreat_v the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n to_o suffer_v he_o to_o depart_v thence_o upon_o his_o faith_n that_o he_o may_v carry_v home_o his_o dead_a companion_n upon_o condition_n that_o he_o will_v return_v to_o he_o at_o all_o time_n and_o as_o often_o as_o he_o please_v to_o command_v he_o arquisil_n answer_v amadis_n you_o be_v a_o gentleman_n and_o i_o be_o persuade_v that_o you_o will_v perform_v what_o you_o have_v promise_v go_v &_o return_v hither_o again_o so_o speedy_o as_o you_o can_v so_o depart_v arquisil_n of_o who_o our_o history_n now_o cease_v to_o speak_v to_o tell_v you_o that_o within_o some_o few_o day_n after_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n find_v his_o hurt_n full_o heal_v and_o his_o body_n able_a to_o bear_v armour_n he_o grow_v weary_a of_o long_a tarry_n with_o tafinor_n and_o find_v he_o at_o convenient_a leisure_n he_o speak_v unto_o he_o in_o this_o manner_n sir_n thanks_n be_v to_o our_o lord_n you_o be_v now_o in_o peace_n and_o out_o of_o all_o troublesome_a annoyance_n wherefore_o let_v my_o departure_n be_v with_o your_o good_a like_n for_o i_o be_o determine_v to_o set_v forward_o to_o morrow_n morning_n in_o pursuit_n of_o such_o good_a fortune_n as_o my_o fair_a star_n shall_v assign_v unto_o i_o but_o thus_o sir_n assure_v yourself_o that_o wheresoever_o i_o shall_v abide_v so_o long_o as_o i_o live_v i_o be_o your_o humble_a servant_n as_o the_o favour_n and_o honour_v you_o have_v do_v i_o do_v just_o bind_v i_o how_o sir_n knight_n answer_v the_o king_n will_v you_o leave_v i_o be_v you_o weary_a of_o this_o country_n whereof_o you_o only_o may_v dispose_v and_o of_o myself_o also_o i_o beseech_v you_o sir_n to_o accept_v it_o as_o your_o own_o by_o due_a desert_n and_o let_v i_o for_o ever_o be_v happy_a by_o your_o company_n sir_n say_v the_o knight_n i_o humble_o entreat_v you_o to_o pardon_v i_o and_o to_o believe_v that_o if_o it_o consist_v in_o my_o power_n my_o earnest_a desire_n to_o do_v you_o any_o service_n consider_v i_o will_v yield_v to_o your_o request_n but_o my_o heart_n by_o no_o mean_n can_v permit_v it_o the_o king_n know_v that_o it_o be_v small_a reason_n to_o detain_v he_o against_o his_o will_n say_v to_o morrow_n morning_n i_o will_v tell_v you_o more_o first_o we_o will_v hear_v mass_n together_o and_o then_o if_o it_o shall_v like_v you_o to_o grant_v i_o one_o request_n which_o i_o be_o to_o demand_v of_o you_o you_o shall_v therein_o do_v i_o a_o singular_a pleasure_n sir_n answer_v the_o knight_n you_o have_v such_o power_n in_o command_n over_o i_o as_o â—mine_v own_o especial_a intention_n reserve_v i_o will_v not_o gainsay_v whatsoever_o you_o shall_v urge_v unto_o i_o i_o thank_v you_o sir_n quoth_v the_o king_n so_o fall_v into_o other_o discourse_n and_o night_n draw_v on_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n command_v gandalin_n to_o make_v all_o thing_n ready_a for_o depart_v thence_o the_o next_o morning_n
do_v so_o much_o for_o i_o i_o be_v none_o other_o then_o a_o silly_a knight_n destitute_a of_o all_o mean_n my_o best_a mean_n consist_v in_o a_o poor_a break_a and_o batter_a armour_n that_o while_o i_o shall_v enjoy_v a_o day_n of_o life_n you_o may_v worthy_o acknowledge_v it_o to_o be_v you_o my_o lord_n answer_v master_n elisabet_n you_o say_v what_o please_v you_o of_o yourself_o but_o howsoever_o i_o account_v myself_o the_o happy_a of_o all_o other_o profess_v my_o art_n that_o under_o god_n assistance_n i_o have_v save_v the_o life_n of_o the_o best_a knight_n that_o ever_o back_v a_o courser_n which_o i_o dare_v public_o avouch_v you_o have_v attempt_v and_o finish_v matter_n incredible_a to_o common_a judgement_n so_o that_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v from_o this_o time_n forward_o many_o that_o have_v endure_v shame_n and_o injury_n must_v expect_v help_n by_o our_o mean_n whereas_o otherwise_o they_o shall_v remain_v miserable_o without_o any_o hope_n therefore_o ibeing_n bear_v to_o be_v the_o poor_a occasion_n of_o so_o great_a a_o blessing_n do_v account_n my_o travel_n more_o liberal_o recompense_v then_o if_o i_o have_v all_o the_o wealthy_a treasure_n of_o the_o world_n together_o worthy_a friend_n quoth_v our_o knight_n leave_v these_o commendation_n to_o some_o other_o on_o who_o happy_o they_o may_v be_v more_o deserve_o bestow_v and_o council_n i_o i_o desire_v you_o in_o the_o business_n i_o have_v undertake_v as_o i_o shall_v make_v it_o further_o know_v to_o you_o you_o be_v not_o ignorant_a that_o in_o no_o mean_a grief_n and_o heaviness_n we_o part_v from_o the_o isle_n of_o romania_n and_o by_o importunity_n of_o the_o mariner_n only_o we_o set_v sail_n for_o further_a passage_n as_o purposely_o bind_v for_o constantinople_n but_o that_o wind_n and_o tempest_n have_v quite_o alter_v our_o course_n all_o which_o notwithstanding_o for_o any_o peril_n i_o find_v in_o myself_o my_o mind_n vary_v not_o a_o jot_n from_o my_o first_o determination_n so_o that_o if_o you_o can_v allege_v no_o contradiction_n i_o be_o more_o ready_a than_o ever_o to_o adventure_v the_o sea_n for_o greece_n where_o i_o will_v glad_o see_v the_o emperor_n and_o some_o singularity_n of_o the_o country_n which_o be_v no_o common_a matter_n to_o our_o knight_n of_o gaul_n therefore_o if_o you_o be_v as_o well_o content_v let_v we_o away_o for_o that_o part_n our_o return_n to_o grasinda_n always_o remember_v at_o all_o time_n when_o you_o please_v and_o according_a to_o promise_v at_o our_o part_n chap._n xi_o how_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n make_v know_v to_o the_o emperor_n of_o constantinople_n to_o who_o the_o island_n appertain_v where_o he_o slay_v the_o andriagus_n the_o great_a fortune_n and_o victory_n he_o there_o obtain_v and_o of_o matter_n happen_v to_o he_o afterward_o when_o master_n elosabet_n hear_v the_o mind_n of_o our_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n which_o evermore_o be_v bend_v towards_o constantinople_n he_o say_v trust_v i_o my_o lord_n i_o think_v it_o expedient_a then_o that_o you_o shall_v first_o write_v a_o letter_n to_o give_v advertisement_n that_o by_o your_o mean_n but_o more_o especial_o the_o grace_n of_o our_o lord_n assist_v you_o have_v deliver_v this_o country_n from_o the_o devil_n slavery_n and_o subjection_n dear_a friend_n quoth_v the_o knight_n i_o understand_v that_o you_o have_v be_v know_v to_o he_o a_o long_a time_n but_o i_o he_o have_v never_o see_v therefore_o do_v you_o write_v such_o a_o letter_n and_o according_a as_o yourself_o shall_v best_o devise_v it_o whereto_o master_n elisabet_n willing_o consent_v and_o instant_o write_v at_o large_a to_o the_o emperor_n all_o the_o adventure_n happen_v to_o our_o knight_n since_o they_o depart_v from_o grasinda_n especial_o how_o miraculous_o he_o have_v fight_v with_o and_o conquer_a endriagus_n a_o monster_n more_o diabolical_a than_o humane_a desire_v he_o in_o the_o knight_n name_n to_o send_v people_n to_o replant_v so_o desert_a a_o place_n and_o to_o let_v it_o be_v call_v thenceforward_a saint_n mary_n island_n so_o give_v the_o letter_n to_o a_o squire_n his_o kinsman_n he_o command_v he_o to_o go_v to_o the_o emperor_n and_o to_o return_v again_o so_o soon_o as_o possible_o he_o can_v with_o provision_n to_o revictuall_v their_o ship_n be_v embark_v the_o wind_n sit_v so_o prosperous_o for_o he_o that_o on_o the_o three_o day_n follow_v he_o arrive_v at_o constantinople_n where_o the_o emperor_n then_o be_v after_o such_o reverence_n do_v as_o best_a beseem_v he_o present_v he_o the_o letter_n from_o master_n elisabet_fw-la say_v sir_n master_n elisabet_n your_o most_o humble_a and_o affectionate_a servant_n have_v send_v you_o this_o letter_n whereby_o i_o hope_v you_o will_v receive_v no_o mean_a contentment_n then_o the_o emperor_n take_v and_o read_v it_o be_v mighty_o amaze_v to_o understand_v that_o endriagus_n be_v vanquish_v which_o cause_v he_o to_o speak_v thus_o out_o aloud_o before_o god_n here_o be_v very_o strange_a tiding_n in_o the_o presence_n then_o among_o many_o other_o be_v two_o prince_n his_o most_o familiar_n the_o one_o name_v gastille_fw-mi son_n to_o the_o duchess_n of_o garastra_n his_o sister_n a_o knight_n esteem_v among_o the_o best_a and_o count_n salender_n brother_n to_o the_o fair_a grasinda_n take_v they_o aside_o he_o show_v they_o the_o letter_n from_o master_n elisabet_fw-la after_o much_o admiration_n among_o they_o all_o the_o emperor_n say_v the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n of_o who_o so_o many_o high_a praise_n be_v report_v have_v slay_v the_o monster_n endriagus_n in_o single_a fight_n and_o because_o this_o messenger_n own_o eye_n be_v witness_n thereof_o i_o pray_v you_o let_v he_o make_v relation_n of_o what_o he_o know_v upon_o my_o faith_n answer_v gastille_fw-mi very_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n hardly_o to_o be_v credit_v that_o a_o mortal_a man_n shall_v combat_v a_o devil_n with_o a_o sword_n i_o think_v it_o be_v never_o read_v nor_o hear_v of_o before_o wherefore_o if_o it_o be_v so_o as_o master_n elisabet_n have_v write_v to_o you_o &_o that_o such_o a_o man_n have_v so_o much_o honour_v you_o by_o come_v into_o your_o country_n you_o ought_v to_o give_v he_o the_o best_a entertainment_n can_v be_v devise_v let_v i_o tell_v you_o quoth_v the_o emperor_n what_o i_o have_v determine_v i_o think_v it_o not_o much_o amiss_o that_o you_o and_o count_z salender_n shall_v first_o go_v to_o he_o even_o to_o the_o island_n where_o as_o yet_o he_o remain_v sickly_a and_o conduct_v he_o in_o the_o best_a manner_n you_o can_v imagine_v take_v along_o with_o you_o such_o victual_n and_o other_o necessary_n as_o be_v convenient_a for_o such_o a_o purpose_n but_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n forget_v not_o to_o take_v some_o excellent_a painter_n with_o you_o to_o draw_v in_o natural_a figure_n that_o horrible_a beast_n because_o there_o be_v no_o possibility_n of_o bring_v he_o hither_o yet_o we_o will_v have_v his_o proportion_n so_o near_o to_o the_o life_n as_o may_v be_v for_o it_o be_v my_o purpose_n where_o he_o have_v be_v conquer_v to_o erect_v a_o high_a pillar_n of_o brass_n on_o the_o top_n whereof_o shall_v be_v advance_v the_o knight_n figure_n that_o fight_v with_o he_o and_o the_o monster_n also_o in_o lively_a shape_n with_o so_o ample_a a_o description_n in_o golden_a character_n engrave_v thereon_o that_o all_o succeed_a time_n may_v know_v this_o famous_a action_n in_o which_o respect_n i_o pray_v you_o to_o use_v your_o speedy_a diligence_n for_o i_o shall_v never_o rest_v in_o quiet_a until_o herein_o i_o be_o full_o satisfy_v the_o two_o prince_n know_v the_o emperor_n will_n take_v so_o good_a order_n for_o their_o ship_n as_o very_o early_a the_o next_o morning_n they_o be_v embark_v when_o hoist_v sail_n with_o apt_a and_o prosperous_a wind_n in_o few_o day_n they_o land_v in_o the_o isle_n saint_n marie_n so_o new_o call_v at_o the_o request_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n he_o be_v advertise_v of_o their_o arrival_n go_v to_o meet_v they_o do_v they_o all_o the_o honour_n that_o the_o time_n and_o place_n can_v permit_v especial_o to_o count_n salender_n know_v he_o to_o be_v brother_n to_o the_o beautiful_a grasinda_n and_o although_o he_o look_v somewhat_o win_v and_o meager_a by_o reason_n of_o his_o long_a sickness_n yet_o our_o grecians_z repute_v he_o to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o complete_a chevalier_n that_o ever_o they_o have_v see_v whereupon_o after_o ceremonious_a welcome_n end_v on_o all_o side_n gastille_fw-mi take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n say_v sir_n knight_n my_o uncle_n the_o emperor_n have_v send_v we_o express_o to_o you_o to_o thank_v you_o in_o his_o behalf_n for_o the_o great_a good_a you_o have_v do_v to_o this_o whole_a country_n
dinner_n our_o knight_n accompany_v with_o many_o lord_n and_o gentleman_n ride_v into_o the_o forest_n there_o they_o meet_v with_o great_a store_n of_o wild_a beast_n who_o be_v well_o never_o spend_v with_o run_v make_v back_o again_o upon_o the_o pursue_a hound_n but_o as_o our_o knight_n earnest_o follow_v a_o hart_n which_o have_v escape_v from_o the_o toil_n both_o he_o and_o gandalin_n be_v stray_v so_o far_o into_o the_o wood_n as_o they_o be_v enforce_v to_o spend_v the_o whole_a night_n there_o by_o not_o know_v how_o to_o recover_v again_o their_o way_n of_o entrance_n and_o as_o they_o trace_v from_o one_o side_n to_o another_o at_o length_n they_o come_v near_o to_o a_o very_a beautiful_a fountain_n environ_v round_o about_o with_o tree_n of_o such_o height_n as_o it_o be_v impossible_a almost_o to_o meet_v with_o tall_a there_o they_o resolve_v to_o abide_v till_o the_o next_o morning_n wherefore_o alight_v from_o their_o horse_n they_o first_o water_v they_o and_o after_o take_v off_o their_o bridle_n to_o let_v they_o graze_v and_o because_o our_o knight_n can_v not_o so_o soon_o betake_v himself_o to_o rest_n he_o walk_v along_o under_o the_o faire-spreading_a tree_n and_o discern_v somewhat_o near_o he_o a_o white_a horse_n lie_v dead_a all_o cover_v with_o fresh-bleeding_a wound_n which_o he_o have_v late_o receive_v moreover_o he_o hear_v the_o voice_n of_o a_o man_n complain_v very_o lamentable_o as_o one_o that_o feel_v intolerable_a pain_n and_o anguish_n but_o be_v unable_a to_o discern_v from_o whence_o it_o proceed_v by_o reason_n that_o the_o night_n be_v so_o dark_a and_o cloudy_a he_o draw_v as_o near_o to_o the_o clamour_n as_o he_o can_v to_o listen_v the_o cause_n why_o he_o thus_o complain_v then_o the_o voice_n seem_v loud_a to_o his_o attention_n then_o before_o and_o he_o can_v easy_o understand_v the_o delivery_n of_o these_o speech_n ab_fw-la miserable_a man_n unfortunate_a bruneo_n de_fw-fr bonne_fw-fr i_fw-mi now_o thou_o do_v too_o plain_o perceive_v that_o thou_o be_v enforce_v to_o finish_v thy_o day_n and_o all_o thy_o affectionate_a desire_n wherewith_o thy_o loyal_a heart_n have_v be_v so_o long_a time_n afflict_v ah_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n my_o worthy_a lord_n never_o more_o shall_v thou_o see_v thy_o faithful_a companion_n bruneo_n for_o in_o the_o quest_n of_o thou_o according_a as_o thy_o wellbeloved_n sister_n melicia_n command_v i_o i_o fall_v into_o the_o hand_n of_o traitor_n who_o have_v wrought_v my_o death_n without_o the_o aid_n or_o succour_v of_o any_o friend_n to_o help_v i_o o_o unkind_a fortune_n utter_a enemy_n to_o my_o felicity_n thou_o have_v throw_v i_o so_o far_o off_o from_o all_o remedy_n as_o i_o have_v not_o so_o much_o as_o the_o mean_n whereby_o i_o may_v make_v know_v my_o disaster_n to_o any_o one_o that_o shall_v revenge_v my_o wrong_n which_o be_v no_o mean_a comfort_n to_o i_o in_o this_o woeful_a case_n and_o the_o more_o content_o will_v my_o poor_a soul_n part_n out_o of_o this_o wretched_a world_n ah_o melicia_n flower_n and_o mirror_n of_o all_o virtuous_a perfection_n this_o night_n thou_o lose_v the_o most_o loyal_a servant_n that_o ever_o lady_n or_o gentleman_n have_v for_o my_o whole_a life-time_n be_v devout_o dedicate_v only_o to_o obey_v and_o please_v you_o in_o all_o faithful_a service_n and_o upon_o my_o soul_n if_o you_o well_o consider_v it_o perhaps_o you_o will_v find_v this_o less_o extreme_a for_o you_o be_v assure_v that_o you_o shall_v never_o meet_v with_o any_o other_o so_o constant_a to_o you_o as_o your_o bruneo_n now_o do_v the_o lamp_n of_o my_o life_n begin_v to_o burn_v dimbe_n and_o my_o afflict_a heart_n lose_v all_o his_o force_n wherewith_o by_o your_o remembrance_n only_o i_o have_v heretofore_o perform_v many_o manly_a deed_n of_o arm_n and_o chivalry_n now_o therefore_o i_o must_v needs_o recommend_v it_o to_o you_o entreat_v you_o so_o to_o favour_n and_o respect_v it_o as_o never_o sin_v against_o you_o in_o loyalty_n death_n that_o have_v seize_v on_o i_o thou_o show_v thyself_o too_o sharp_a and_o rigorous_a to_o i_o in_o rob_v i_o of_o all_o my_o happiness_n all_o my_o joy_n and_o pleasure_n in_o one_o instant_n nor_o do_v i_o express_o blame_v thou_o for_o deprive_v i_o of_o my_o life_n but_o because_o thou_o can_v not_o permit_v i_o before_o my_o death_n to_o accomplish_v the_o charge_n impose_v by_o melicia_n on_o i_o which_o be_v to_o find_v out_o her_o brother_n amadis_n here_o he_o pause_v awhile_o but_o present_o proceed_v on_o again_o thus_o alas_o this_o command_n be_v the_o very_a first_o that_o ever_o she_o do_v put_v i_o in_o trust_n withal_o and_o now_o as_o i_o too_o plain_o perceive_v must_v be_v the_o last_o also_o whereby_o i_o feel_v a_o double_a torment_n for_o if_o i_o can_v have_v have_v the_o mean_n to_o satisfy_v she_o herein_o my_o travail_n though_o end_v in_o death_n i_o shall_v have_v esteem_v happy_a and_o that_o dear_a mistress_n be_v my_o chief_a affliction_n that_o my_o day_n be_v cut_v off_o before_o i_o have_v the_o power_n to_o acknowledge_v the_o infinity_n of_o gracious_a favour_n by_o you_o bestow_v on_o i_o but_o rest_v you_o well_o assure_v and_o on_o my_o soul_n i_o protest_v it_o that_o i_o never_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o death_n in_o who_o face_n i_o have_v oftentimes_o hazard_v my_o fortune_n but_o grieve_v to_o finish_v my_o life_n thus_o in_o love_v you_o too_o affectionate_o then_o a_o heart-breaking_a sigh_n interrupt_v his_o speech_n which_o yet_o again_o he_o quick_o recover_v say_v ah_o my_o dear_a friend_n angriote_n estravaux_n where_o be_v thou_o now_o how_o have_v thou_o forsake_v i_o thou_o have_v maintain_v this_o quest_n with_o i_o a_o long_a time_n together_o and_o now_o in_o need_n have_v leave_v i_o not_o afford_v i_o any_o comfort_n or_o succour_v and_o yet_o i_o have_v little_a reason_n to_o blame_v thou_o because_o myself_o be_v the_o mean_n of_o our_o separation_n this_o day_n to_o both_o our_o great_a misfortune_n that_o sunder_v we_o from_o ever_o meet_v any_o more_o then_o begin_v he_o to_o sigh_v extreme_o and_o the_o coldness_n of_o his_o stomach_n break_v forth_o many_o hickoâ—…_n among_o innumerable_a sigh_n make_v a_o strange_a confusion_n of_o his_o word_n hollow_o utter_v in_o regard_v whereof_o our_o knight_n who_o have_v well_o understand_v all_o these_o woeful_a complaint_n can_v not_o refrain_v from_o tear_n nevertheless_o go_v at_o last_o to_o the_o place_n where_o he_o lay_v he_o thus_o speak_v to_o he_o my_o kind_a friend_n bruneo_n what_o dismal_a mishap_n have_v thus_o befall_v thou_o i_o pray_v thou_o be_v of_o good_a cheer_n and_o put_v thy_o trust_n in_o our_o lord_n god_n who_o have_v do_v so_o much_o both_o for_o thou_o and_o i_o as_o to_o conduct_v i_o to_o this_o place_n where_o i_o will_v compass_v some_o mean_n to_o help_v thou_o bruneo_n conceit_v in_o himself_o that_o these_o word_n come_v from_o his_o squire_n lasinde_n who_o he_o have_v send_v to_o seek_v some_o religious_a man_n by_o who_o he_o may_v be_v confess_v before_o his_o death_n wherefore_o he_o thus_o answer_v alas_o my_o dear_a lasinde_n thou_o have_v tarâ—…d_v too_o long_o for_o i_o feel_v my_o faint_a in_o such_o forwardness_n that_o i_o can_v accomplish_v now_o what_o i_o purpose_v therefore_o let_v i_o entreat_v thou_o that_o so_o soon_o as_o my_o soul_n have_v forsake_v this_o her_o sad_a habitation_n thou_o will_v return_v into_o gaul_n to_o fair_a melicia_n who_o when_o thou_o have_v acquaint_v with_o my_o mischance_n present_v she_o the_o rightsleeve_n of_o my_o shirt_n thus_o tincturde_v in_o my_o true_a heartblood_n and_o seven_o letter_n fold_v up_o therein_o which_o i_o have_v always_o hitherto_o keep_v as_o careful_o as_o my_o own_o life_n and_o because_o strength_n fail_v i_o do_v thou_o supply_v out_o the_o rest_n that_o shall_v be_v say_v assure_v she_o that_o the_o grief_n she_o will_v conceive_v for_o my_o misfortune_n by_o think_v herself_o to_o be_v the_o cause_n thereof_o send_v i_o in_o search_n of_o her_o brother_n amadis_n do_v more_o torment_v i_o than_o any_o torture_n else_o can_v do_v why_o how_o now_o dear_a friend_n answer_v our_o knight_n do_v thou_o think_v i_o to_o be_v lasinde_v thy_o squire_n why_o man_n i_o be_o thy_o companion_n amadis_n for_o who_o sake_n thou_o be_v fall_v into_o this_o great_a danger_n therefore_o take_v heart_n man_n be_v of_o good_a comfort_n and_o i_o will_v bring_v thou_o to_o so_o worthy_a a_o man_n as_o shall_v restore_v thou_o to_o health_n again_o very_o speedy_o now_o albeit_o bruneo_n be_v so_o weak_a by_o the_o great_a abundance_n of_o blood_n which_o he_o have_v lose_v as_o he_o be_v no_o long_o able_a to_o speak_v yet_o know_v amadis_n by_o his_o voice_n
which_o please_v grumedan_n so_o high_o that_o he_o say_v to_o the_o other_o knight_n if_o you_o speed_v no_o better_o than_o your_o companion_n have_v do_v i_o be_o of_o the_o mind_n that_o at_o your_o return_n to_o rome_n they_o need_v not_o break_v down_o any_o part_n of_o the_o wall_n to_o let_v in_o the_o glory_n of_o your_o triumph_n believe_v it_o sir_n answer_v gradamor_n before_o the_o sport_n be_v end_v you_o shall_v see_v a_o contrary_a turn_n of_o chance_n to_o his_o disadvantage_n that_o you_o make_v so_o much_o account_n of_o who_o accidental_o have_v overthrow_v two_o of_o our_o friend_n i_o know_v not_o say_v grumedan_n what_o may_v happen_v but_o for_o aught_o i_o yet_o see_v he_o mean_v to_o defend_v his_o shield_n manful_o and_o conquer_v you_o for_o carriage_n of_o they_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n as_o he_o say_v not_o to_o be_v place_v in_o rank_n of_o those_o belong_v to_o loyal_a loover_n but_o among_o such_o knight_n as_o leave_v their_o arm_n more_o upon_o compalsion_n then_o with_o their_o own_o good_a will_n therefore_o it_o stand_v you_o now_o upon_o and_o that_o very_o needful_o to_o display_v the_o strength_n of_o your_o arm_n that_o i_o be_v not_o trouble_v to_o day_n to_o arm_v myself_o to_o defend_v the_o honour_n of_o our_o knight_n on_o who_o you_o have_v throw_v such_o foul_a aspersion_n and_o scandalous_a imputation_n at_o these_o word_n gradamor_v laugh_v hearty_o and_o nod_v his_o head_n as_o in_o derision_n reply_v lord_n grumedan_n it_o like_v you_o to_o be_v pleasant_a and_o to_o imagine_v i_o of_o no_o more_o might_n or_o courage_n then_o to_o combat_v against_o your_o brave_a speech_n bewell_o assure_v that_o before_o day_n light_v shut_v in_o i_o shall_v make_v you_o to_o repent_v they_o i_o hear_v you_o say_v so_o answer_v grumedan_n but_o he_o that_o have_v begin_v to_o feast_v your_o fellow_n will_v dress_v a_o better_a dish_n for_o you_o before_o it_o be_v night_n very_o much_o offend_v be_v the_o queen_n sardamira_n to_o hear_v gradamor_n contest_v thus_o upon_o no_o occasion_n in_o this_o time_n florestan_n have_v recover_v the_o downcast_a knight_n horse_n and_o hang_v his_o shield_n up_o by_o the_o other_o then_o return_v to_o his_o first_o place_n and_o take_v a_o new_a lance_n he_o stay_v the_o come_n of_o another_o then_o come_v forth_o the_o three_o knight_n who_o with_o a_o stern_a countenance_n shake_v his_o staff_n so_o strong_o as_o if_o he_o will_v have_v double_v it_o together_o and_o give_v the_o spur_n to_o his_o horse_n ranue_v against_o florestan_n but_o florestan_n who_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o active_a knight_n in_o the_o world_n meet_v he_o with_o such_o direct_a encounter_n on_o the_o helmet_n that_o it_o fall_v off_o from_o his_o head_n and_o the_o shock_n be_v so_o violent_a as_o if_o he_o have_v not_o quick_o catch_v hold_n about_o his_o horse_n neck_n he_o have_v fall_v to_o the_o ground_n then_o turn_v bridle_n he_o take_v his_o lance_n by_o the_o steel_n head_n intend_v to_o smite_v he_o with_o the_o great_a end_n thereof_o but_o he_o turn_v aside_o from_o the_o blow_n cover_v himself_o with_o his_o shield_n whereon_o florestan_n catch_v such_o fast_a hold_n that_o he_o core_fw-mi it_o from_o his_o neck_n beat_v he_o so_o often_o about_o the_o pace_n as_o he_o be_v enforce_v to_o fall_v down_o where_o florestan_n leave_v he_o cry_v out_o that_o every_o one_o may_v hear_v he_o by_o my_o faith_n knight_n it_o be_v ill_o do_v of_o you_o to_o begin_v so_o bad_o with_o triumph_v over_o our_o shield_n at_o rome_n when_o you_o must_v keep_v company_n with_o they_o that_o i_o must_v send_v to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n the_o like_a success_n befall_v to_o the_o four_o man_n who_o in_o fall_v from_o his_o horse_n break_v his_o leg_n now_o there_o remain_v none_o but_o gradamor_n who_o continue_v still_o his_o presumptuous_a speech_n say_v to_o grumedan_n see_v you_o be_v ready_a to_o answer_v i_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o have_v discipline_v vonder_fw-mi saucy_a companion_n in_o who_o behalf_n you_o have_v speak_v somewhat_o too_o liberal_o this_o day_n and_o i_o if_o i_o do_v not_o make_v you_o to_o unsay_v those_o word_n let_v i_o never_o here_o after_o back_o a_o horse_n that_o may_v be_v worthy_a any_o thing_n that_o will_v appear_v by_o and_o by_o reply_v gramedan_n but_o i_o dare_v believe_v nothing_o till_o i_o see_v it_o and_o if_o you_o come_v fair_o off_o from_o the_o strange_a knight_n entertainment_n you_o and_o i_o shall_v have_v leisure_n to_o talk_v together_o the_o better_a gradamor_n will_v then_o return_v no_o answer_n but_o in_o a_o great_a rage_n pass_v over_o the_o river_n and_o cry_v to_o the_o knight_n to_o guard_v himself_o then_o florestan_n run_v against_o he_o and_o the_o shock_n be_v so_o violent_a between_o they_o both_o that_o gradamor_n bend_v his_o shield_n together_o but_o florestan_n take_v he_o at_o such_o apt_a advantage_n that_o he_o throw_v he_o quite_o out_o of_o his_o saddle_n into_o a_o quagmine_fw-la full_a of_o stink_a soil_n and_o dirt_n now_o i_o dare_v swear_v say_v gramedan_n speak_v then_o to_o the_o queen_n for_o aught_o i_o yet_o know_v i_o shall_v have_v leisure_n enough_o to_o breathe_v myself_o whâ—…_n gradamor_n have_v make_v clean_o his_o armour_n and_o recover_v another_o bone_n to_o deal_v with_o i_o believe_v i_o sir_n quoth_v she_o he_o have_v but_o bad_o maintain_v those_o great_a word_n which_o he_o speak_v to_o you_o but_o he_o do_v like_o they_o to_o who_o deâ—serued_a chastisement_n be_v due_a and_o therefore_o you_o may_v well_o hold_v he_o excuse_v all_o this_o while_n gradamor_n labour_v very_o painful_o to_o get_v himself_o out_o of_o the_o filthy_a bog_n wherein_o he_o fear_v lest_o he_o shall_v be_v drown_v but_o at_o last_o he_o come_v very_o fowl_o forth_o so_o ashamed_a of_o his_o misfortune_n as_o death_n can_v have_v be_v more_o welcome_a to_o he_o then_o â—ooke_v he_o off_o his_o helmet_n for_o he_o be_v almost_o poison_v with_o the_o smell_n of_o the_o puddle_n as_o be_v no_o way_n able_a to_o endure_v it_o and_o as_o he_o stand_v to_o recover_v breath_n florestan_n in_o a_o mock_a manner_n say_v to_o he_o knight_n thou_o that_o can_v skill_v so_o well_o of_o threaten_a man_n that_o thou_o know_v not_o if_o thou_o can_v handle_v thy_o sword_n no_o better_o than_o thy_o lance_n thou_o be_v not_o the_o man_n that_o must_v carry_v my_o shield_n to_o rome_n as_o of_o late_o thou_o make_v thy_o brag_n to_o do_v before_o god_n answer_v gradamor_n my_o arm_n be_v yet_o strong_a and_o my_o sword_n keeve_v enough_o to_o take_v revenge_n on_o thou_o and_o the_o very_o bold_a knight_n in_o all_o great_a britain_n if_o he_o offer_v i_o any_o injury_n as_o thou_o shall_v present_o perceive_v if_o thou_o dare_v maintain_v the_o custom_n of_o this_o country_n against_o i_o now_o albeit_o florestan_n be_v there_o with_o much_o better_o acquaint_v than_o gradamor_n can_v be_v yet_o he_o demand_v of_o he_o what_o it_o be_v it_o be_v convenient_a quoth_v he_o and_o agree_v with_o the_o order_n of_o arm_n that_o thou_o shall_v either_o restore_v i_o my_o horse_n or_o else_o alight_v on_o foot_n that_o our_o manner_n of_o fight_n may_v be_v equal_a then_o he_o that_o shall_v gain_v the_o better_a let_v he_o deal_v with_o his_o enemy_n as_o like_v he_o best_o without_o any_o admission_n of_o mercy_n trust_v i_o reply_v florestan_n i_o will_v fulfil_v thy_o own_o desire_n although_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o thou_o will_v not_o show_v such_o courtesy_n to_o i_o if_o thou_o have_v i_o at_o the_o like_a advantage_n as_o now_o i_o have_v thou_o but_o because_o it_o be_v very_o unreasonable_a that_o so_o goodly_a a_o roman_a knight_n be_v â—oylde_v with_o such_o filth_n and_o dirt_n shall_v make_v his_o horsein_fw-fr as_o bad_a a_o case_n as_o he_o be_v himself_o i_o will_v dismounte_v from_o i_o at_o thy_o entreaty_n so_o he_o alight_v on_o foot_n and_o coverieg_n himself_o with_o his_o shield_n march_v bold_o against_o gradamor_n who_o make_v no_o doubt_n now_o but_o to_o revenge_v his_o injury_n very_o sufficient_o the_o fight_n begin_v and_o continue_v for_o some_o while_n between_o they_o very_o sharp_o and_o cruel_a notwithstanding_o it_o last_v not_o long_o for_o florestan_n who_o be_v one_o of_o the_o most_o skilful_a knight_n then_o live_v bring_v his_o enemy_n to_o such_o extremity_n that_o he_o draw_v he_o so_o far_o as_o to_o the_o queen_n pavilion_n where_o he_o fall_v down_o by_o reason_n of_o a_o mighty_a stroke_n deliver_v on_o the_o top_n of_o his_o helmet_n and_o lay_v so_o bear_v ft_v of_o all_o his_o sense_n as_o he_o can_v stir_v neither_o hand_n nor_o foot_n then_o florestan_n set_v his_o
the_o fight_n be_v end_v either_o without_o his_o death_n or_o some_o other_o of_o his_o dear_a friend_n or_o it_o may_v be_v of_o both_o together_o but_o these_o doubt_n be_v somewhat_o assuage_v he_o think_v the_o time_n over_o long_o till_o he_o be_v at_o the_o combat_n whereupon_o he_o say_v to_o grasinda_n madame_fw-fr if_o you_o be_v so_o please_v to_o morrow_n morning_n we_o will_v early_o hear_v mass_n in_o our_o pavilion_n and_o then_o take_v our_o way_n towards_o king_n lisuart_n with_o such_o attendant_n as_o you_o shall_v appoint_v and_o i_o make_v no_o question_n but_o by_o the_o help_n of_o heaven_n you_o shall_v obtain_v your_o long-wished_a desire_n whereto_o she_o ready_o condescend_v chap._n xvi_o how_o the_o greek_a knight_n and_o his_o confederate_n conduct_v the_o fair_a grasinda_n to_o the_o place_n where_o the_o combat_n be_v to_o be_v perform_v and_o of_o that_o which_o ensue_v thereon_o little_a rest_n take_v grasinda_n all_o this_o night_n and_o much_o less_o the_o greek_a knight_n in_o regard_n of_o either_o earnest_n long_n to_o have_v this_o enterprise_n successive_o accomplish_v wherefore_o by_o break_v of_o day_n the_o next_o morning_n they_o be_v convey_v ashore_o with_o the_o company_n appoint_v to_o attend_v upon_o they_o and_o after_o they_o have_v devout_o hear_v mass_n they_o all_o mount_v on_o horseback_n shape_a their_o course_n to_o the_o town_n of_o tagade_n where_o king_n lisuart_n with_o his_o lord_n expect_v their_o arrival_n now_o you_o need_v not_o make_v any_o doubt_n but_o that_o grasinda_n be_v most_o rich_a and_o sumptuous_a in_o her_o attire_n and_o habit_n as_o hope_v by_o the_o help_n of_o her_o knight_n to_o win_v the_o like_a honour_n from_o the_o maid_n and_o virgin_n of_o great_a britain_n as_o she_o have_v do_v from_o the_o fair_a woman_n of_o romania_n and_o persuade_v yourselves_o beside_o that_o if_o she_o be_v so_o respective_a of_o her_o own_o adornment_n she_o fail_v not_o in_o the_o like_a care_n for_o her_o follower_n especial_o her_o lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n which_o give_v good_a testimony_n to_o all_o such_o as_o see_v they_o that_o their_o mâ—stâ—is_n be_v a_o most_o rich_a and_o worthy_a lady_n and_o yet_o the_o more_o to_o embellish_v her_o beauty_n she_o wear_v a_o coastly_a rich_a crown_n on_o her_o head_n which_o have_v biâ—_n long_o before_o conquer_v for_o she_o in_o the_o manifestation_n of_o her_o beauty_n close_o by_o her_o side_n ride_v the_o greek_a knight_n in_o very_o honourable_a equipage_n have_v on_o a_o rich_a armour_n cover_v with_o a_o coat_n of_o arm_n of_o his_o own_o colour_n next_o to_o he_o follow_v brunco_n bear_v a_o shield_n of_o sinople_n in_o the_o midst_n whereof_o be_v figure_v a_o fair_a damsel_n with_o a_o knight_n on_o his_o knee_n before_o she_o as_o seem_v to_o require_v mercy_n and_o favour_n of_o she_o his_o armour_n be_v all_o overwavie_a with_o gold_n by_o he_o ride_v angriose_fw-la mount_v on_o a_o gallant_a courser_n arm_v likewise_o with_o a_o costly_a armour_n all_o thick_a seam_v over_o with_o flower_n of_o gold_n and_o he_o guide_v the_o damsel_n that_o have_v be_v messenger_n to_o king_n lisuart_n the_o day_n before_o in_o this_o manner_n come_v grasinda_n to_o the_o place_n appoint_v by_o the_o king_n for_o this_o business_n in_o the_o midst_n whereof_o be_v raise_v a_o square_a base_a of_o black_a marble_n contain_v the_o height_n of_o a_o man_n whereupon_o he_o that_o intend_v to_o enter_v the_o combat_n be_v to_o fix_v either_o his_o helmet_n shield_n gauntlet_n or_o else_o some_o green_a branch_n the_o greek_a knight_n look_v on_o all_o side_n about_o he_o behold_v the_o king_n and_o many_o knight_n of_o great_a britain_n but_o most_o he_o observe_v the_o prince_n sallust_n quidem_z in_o a_o armour_n thick_o seam_v with_o serpent_n which_o make_v he_o seem_v so_o great_a of_o stature_n and_o be_v mount_v also_o on_o a_o horse_n of_o huge_a advantage_n that_o he_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o giant_n then_o list_v up_o his_o eye_n he_o see_v the_o queen_n &_o a_o fair_a troup_n of_o lady_n about_o she_o each_o one_o wear_v a_o rich_a crown_n on_o her_o head_n but_o he_o can_v not_o see_v there_o his_o oriana_n which_o begin_v to_o touch_v he_o somewhat_o in_o soul_n wherefore_o he_o turn_v head_n to_o grasinda_n who_o have_v her_o eye_n fix_v on_o the_o prince_n saluste_v quidem_z he_o can_v easy_o gather_v thereby_o that_o she_o be_v in_o great_a doubt_n of_o her_o success_n when_o smile_v to_o himself_o he_o thus_o speak_v to_o she_o it_o appear_v to_o i_o madam_n that_o the_o huge_a form_n of_o this_o knight_n make_v you_o fearful_a of_o my_o fortune_n notwithstanding_o before_o he_o and_o i_o part_v hence_o i_o shall_v let_v you_o plain_o perceive_v that_o although_o he_o be_v high_a mount_v than_o i_o be_o i_o have_v a_o heart_n as_o entire_a and_o able_a as_o he_o and_o right_o consist_v on_o our_o side_n the_o victory_n must_v needs_o be_v we_o heaven_n stand_v so_o favourable_a for_o you_o answer_v grasinda_n then_o the_o knight_n take_v the_o crown_n which_o she_o wear_v on_o her_o head_n and_o ride_v gentle_o towards_o the_o square_n base_a place_v it_o thereon_o afterward_o return_v to_o his_o squire_n who_o have_v three_o mighty_a strong_a lance_n each_o have_v a_o little_a penon_n at_o the_o point_n enrich_v with_o fair_a flotte_n of_o fine_a gold_n and_o take_v which_o of_o they_o he_o best_o like_v ride_v afterward_o to_o the_o king_n speak_v thus_o to_o he_o in_o the_o greek_a tongue_n most_o excellent_a king_n i_o salute_v you_o as_o the_o only_a absolute_a prince_n on_o the_o earth_n know_v that_o i_o be_o a_o knight_n of_o a_o strange_a nation_n as_o my_o outward_a appearance_n make_v manifest_a to_o you_o and_o i_o by_o command_n of_o the_o lady_n who_o only_o have_v power_n over_o i_o be_o come_v into_o this_o country_n to_o approve_v my_o fortune_n against_o the_o knight_n of_o your_o court_n so_o great_a be_v their_o fame_n and_o renown_n in_o all_o place_n but_o for_o aught_o i_o can_v perceive_v my_o intent_n be_v whole_o frustrate_v and_o you_o have_v grant_v that_o to_o roman_n which_o i_o desire_v of_o your_o own_o but_o see_v it_o be_v so_o and_o that_o it_o may_v be_v none_o otherwise_o may_v it_o stand_v with_o your_o highness_n like_v without_o any_o further_a waste_n of_o time_n to_o command_v he_o that_o first_o intend_v the_o combat_n to_o take_v the_o lady_n crown_n who_o cause_n he_o mean_v to_o maintain_v and_o to_o place_v it_o on_o the_o pâ—rrou_fw-fr according_a as_o already_o i_o have_v do_v i_o have_v speak_v these_o word_n he_o give_v the_o spur_n to_o his_o courser_n and_o make_v he_o bind_v curvet_v and_o career_n so_o dexterious_o before_o they_o and_o with_o such_o a_o commendable_a please_a performance_n as_o every_o eye_n take_v delight_n to_o behold_v he_o with_o no_o mean_a praise_n aâ—d_a commendation_n afterwards_o have_v attain_v the_o length_n of_o the_o field_n he_o turn_v with_o a_o extraordinary_a gallant_a grace_n expect_v who_o dare_v first_o present_v himself_o now_o the_o king_n know_v not_o what_o all_o this_o while_n have_v be_v speak_v to_o he_o because_o he_o understand_v not_o the_o greek_a language_n wherefore_o count_n argamont_n who_o stand_v neerâ—st_v to_o he_o interpret_v all_o that_o have_v be_v say_v with_o this_o addition_n of_o his_o own_o in_o good_a faith_n sir_n quoth_v he_o it_o will_v high_o please_v i_o to_o see_v the_o overdare_a pride_n of_o the_o roman_n a_o little_a qualify_v by_o this_o grecian_a knight_n before_o god_n answer_v the_o king_n we_o shall_v anon_o behold_v one_o of_o the_o stearne_a encounter_n that_o ever_o be_v see_v in_o this_o land_n for_o i_o perceive_v the_o prince_n saluste_v quidem_z already_o be_v enter_v into_o the_o list_n and_o to_o speak_v true_o he_o advance_v himself_o very_o proud_o envious_a and_o much_o displease_v to_o hear_v what_o praise_n be_v general_o give_v of_o the_o greek_a knight_n which_o make_v he_o rate_n and_o revile_v the_o people_n cry_v out_o against_o they_o say_v fie_o on_o you_o foolish_a sot_n i_o diot_n and_o beetle_n head_a briton_n what_o move_v you_o to_o this_o senseless_a admiration_n of_o a_o blockish_a paltry_a companion_n that_o show_v all_o the_o wit_n and_o courage_n he_o have_v in_o torment_v a_o poor_a horse_n upon_o no_o occasion_n before_o god_n if_o he_o be_v a_o man_n of_o any_o wisdom_n he_o will_v make_v more_o spare_a of_o he_o for_o the_o better_a defend_v himself_o against_o i_o or_o else_o for_o his_o speedy_a flight_n before_o he_o be_v thereto_o compel_v alas_o poor_a ignorant_a people_n you_o express_v your_o great_a want_n of_o knowledge_n concern_v the_o name_n of_o a_o roman_a who_o be_v so_o dread_a throughout_o all_o
beseech_v you_o so_o much_o as_o a_o man_n may_v do_v that_o before_o you_o send_v she_o so_o far_o hence_o you_o will_v mature_o consider_v it_o and_o judge_v thereof_o without_o any_o partial_a affection_n for_o as_o we_o common_o see_v that_o a_o wise_a man_n seldom_o fall_v into_o any_o error_n when_o he_o be_v guide_v and_o lead_v by_o reason_n even_o so_o we_o discern_v the_o contrary_a when_o he_o pâ—esumeth_v so_o much_o upon_o himself_o that_o he_o will_v allow_v of_o no_o counsel_n but_o out_o of_o his_o own_o brain_n than_o he_o fall_v into_o great_a danger_n than_o all_o his_o afterwit_n can_v recover_v as_o by_o woeful_a experience_n have_v be_v observe_v in_o many_o prince_n you_o see_v my_o lord_n what_o extremity_n your_o daughter_n oriana_n be_v in_o and_o if_o you_o well_o consider_v thereon_o you_o may_v easy_o judge_v what_o inconvenience_n may_v happen_v to_o her_o person_n by_o a_o inward_a violent-conceived_n despair_n which_o afterward_o all_o your_o life-time_n you_o may_v at_o leisure_n repent_v beyond_o all_o this_o you_o will_v run_v into_o a_o unavoidable_a blame_n not_o only_o of_o stranger_n but_o even_o of_o your_o own_o subject_n and_o thereby_o grow_v hateful_a to_o they_o whereon_o must_v needs_o ensue_v many_o misfortune_n therefore_o believe_v the_o counsel_n of_o they_o that_o sole_o desire_v the_o good_a benefit_n and_o honour_n of_o you_o and_o your_o kingdom_n whereby_o no_o peril_n whatsoever_o can_v happen_v to_o you_o in_o so_o do_v but_o if_o it_o shall_v fall_v out_o otherwise_o yet_o you_o stand_v clear_o excuse_v and_o they_o bind_v to_o prepare_v all_o possible_a remedy_n these_o consideration_n my_o royal_a master_n do_v importune_v my_o soul_n with_o endless_a imprecation_n that_o you_o will_v use_v a_o fatherly_a pity_n and_o please_v these_o ambassador_n by_o some_o other_o mean_n than_o the_o precious_a price_n of_o your_o daughter_n blood_n uncle_n quoth_v the_o king_n these_o word_n have_v move_v too_o much_o therefore_o if_o you_o mean_v to_o please_v i_o use_v no_o more_o of_o they_o so_o turn_v from_o he_o he_o espy_v the_o prince_n saluste_v quidem_z and_o brandaiell_n enter_v the_o garden_n who_o be_v come_v near_o call_v they_o to_o he_o say_v lord_n my_o daughter_n be_v now_o come_v to_o court_v and_o she_o be_v somewhat_o sickly_a but_o i_o trust_v she_o will_v be_v better_o amend_v to_o morrow_n sir_n answer_v brandatell_n we_o glad_o will_v have_v she_o deliver_v to_o we_o so_o soon_o as_o may_v stand_v with_o your_o like_n because_o the_o emperor_n our_o master_n exspect_v her_o day_n by_o day_n according_a as_o he_o have_v write_v to_o you_o you_o know_v reply_v the_o king_n that_o i_o have_v consent_v to_o his_o request_n against_o the_o whole_a opinion_n of_o the_o knight_n of_o my_o court_n yea_o and_o contrary_a to_o her_o will_n too_o notwithstanding_o i_o have_v do_v it_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o emperor_n virtue_n and_o the_o hope_v i_o have_v of_o her_o honourable_a respect_n and_o entertainment_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n forbear_v a_o little_a that_o she_o may_v forget_v what_o she_o must_v forsake_v and_o provide_v your_o ship_n in_o a_o readiness_n for_o this_o next_o week_n ensue_v i_o will_v deliver_v she_o to_o you_o full_o furnish_v my_o lord_n answer_v the_o prince_n saluste_v quidem_z it_o be_v not_o to_o be_v wonder_v at_o if_o at_o the_o first_o she_o mouâ—ne_v for_o part_v from_o you_o but_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o so_o soon_o as_o she_o shall_v be_v arrive_v at_o rome_n behold_v so_o many_o great_a lord_n to_o give_v her_o obeisance_n the_o triumph_n prepare_v to_o welcome_v she_o and_o above_o all_o the_o choice_n love_n and_o respect_n of_o the_o emperor_n to_o she_o her_o ancient_a breed_n will_v easy_o be_v forget_v moreover_o if_o you_o please_v to_o grace_n olinda_n with_o her_o company_n i_o mean_v to_o make_v she_o my_o wife_n so_o soon_o as_o she_o come_v there_o because_o i_o find_v she_o to_o be_v a_o wise_a and_o virtuous_a lady_n believe_v i_o quoth_v the_o king_n i_o wish_v it_o may_v be_v so_o and_o then_o he_o enter_v into_o a_o large_a discourse_n of_o such_o especial_a virtue_n remain_v in_o she_o as_o more_o can_v not_o be_v find_v in_o any_o lady_n by_o this_o time_n the_o table_n be_v cover_v for_o dinner_n in_o the_o midst_n whereof_o they_o that_o intend_v to_o combat_v with_o grumedan_n come_v and_o present_v themselves_o speak_v thus_o to_o king_n lisuart_n sir_n you_o know_v what_o word_n be_v use_v some_o few_o day_n past_a by_o lord_n grumedan_n to_o the_o great_a disgrace_n of_o the_o roman_n so_o that_o prince_n saluste_n and_o we_o with_o he_o do_v come_v to_o challenge_v he_o the_o combat_n because_o he_o shall_v well_o know_v that_o it_o ill_o become_v such_o a_o old_a dotard_n as_o he_o be_v to_o make_v comparison_n with_o knight_n of_o rome_n therefore_o if_o you_o be_v so_o please_v it_o shall_v be_v perform_v tomorrow_o for_o it_o grieve_v we_o that_o he_o shall_v remain_v so_o long_o unpunished_a don_n grumedan_n hear_v himself_o thus_o abuse_v begin_v to_o change_v colour_n and_o as_o he_o be_v about_o to_o make_v answer_n the_o king_n see_v he_o in_o choler_n arise_v and_o say_v to_o he_o grumedan_n you_o have_v evermore_o hitherto_o be_v wise_a and_o temperate_a especial_o in_o speech_n let_v i_o then_o request_v you_o to_o conceal_v your_o displeasure_n and_o only_o answer_v to_o the_o combat_n which_o these_o knight_n do_v urge_v you_o to_o sir_n say_v grumedan_n see_v it_o be_v your_o will_n it_o shall_v be_v so_o and_o to_o morrow_n i_o will_v not_o fail_v to_o meet_v they_o in_o the_o field_n according_a to_o my_o promise_n where_o i_o hope_v to_o revenge_v the_o wrong_n they_o have_v do_v i_o in_o your_o presence_n so_o the_o king_n rise_v from_o the_o table_n and_o go_v into_o his_o chamber_n with_o grumedan_n demand_v there_o of_o he_o where_o be_v they_o who_o he_o have_v choose_v to_o take_v his_o part_n sir_n say_v he_o first_o i_o know_v the_o right_n on_o my_o side_n and_o if_o galaor_n come_v to_o morrow_n as_o i_o think_v he_o will_v i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o he_o will_v bear_v i_o company_n but_o if_o he_o come_v not_o then_o will_v i_o fight_v with_o they_o all_o three_o one_o after_o another_o that_o may_v not_o be_v answer_v the_o king_n for_o you_o have_v consent_v to_o three_o against_o three_o and_o so_o the_o oath_n remain_v before_o i_o record_v which_o make_v i_o stand_v in_o great_a doubt_n of_o you_o because_o they_o be_v young_a and_o strong_a you_o age_a and_o weak_a and_o without_o any_o to_o help_v you_o sir_n say_v grumedan_n god_n who_o hate_v pride_n and_o presumption_n wherewith_o they_o be_v too_o much_o enflate_v can_v provide_v help_n when_o it_o be_v least_o look_v for_o but_o if_o the_o worst_a shall_v happen_v i_o know_v two_o of_o my_o own_o kinsman_n that_o will_v not_o deny_v to_o aid_v i_o against_o they_o be_v they_o farâ—e_n better_a knight_n than_o they_o be_v the_o king_n pause_v a_o while_n sudden_o say_v i_o have_v consider_v otherwise_o for_o you_o i_o will_v disguise_v myself_o and_o second_v you_o in_o the_o cause_n for_o assure_v yourself_o you_o and_o i_o shall_v well_o hold_v out_o against_o they_o all_o three_o god_n forbid_v sir_n answer_v grumedan_n that_o you_o shall_v so_o endanger_v your_o royal_a person_n for_o i_o why_o say_v the_o king_n in_o better_a place_n i_o can_v never_o do_v it_o and_o never_o else_o can_v i_o just_o acknowledge_v the_o manifold_a service_n you_o have_v do_v for_o i_o hazard_v your_o life_n in_o so_o many_o several_a danger_n only_o for_o the_o defence_n of_o i_o and_o my_o realm_n sir_n quoth_v he_o the_o present_a demonstration_n of_o your_o gracious_a goodness_n towards_o i_o have_v so_o far_o enlarge_v the_o obligation_n of_o my_o duty_n to_o you_o that_o if_o i_o can_v die_v a_o thousand_o death_n in_o your_o service_n i_o shall_v yet_o confess_v myself_o more_o indebt_v to_o you_o â—ut_fw-la never_o fear_v man_n reply_v the_o king_n my_o heart_n have_v yet_o courage_n enough_o and_o this_o arm_n be_v endue_v with_o sufficient_a strength_n to_o maintain_v a_o quarrel_n of_o great_a moment_n pardon_v i_o sir_n say_v grumedan_n never_o will_v i_o give_v consent_n thereto_o consider_v what_o wrong_v you_o shall_v do_v to_o yourself_o you_o be_v a_o king_n of_o upright_a justice_n shall_v deal_v as_o true_o with_o a_o stranger_n as_o he_o that_o be_v your_o familiar_a friend_n well_o quoth_v the_o king_n see_v you_o be_v so_o earnest_a i_o will_v urge_v it_o no_o further_o although_o it_o go_v much_o against_o my_o mind_n go_v then_o and_o provide_v for_o your_o business_n for_o you_o have_v no_o time_n now_o of_o trifle_a delay_n
protest_v before_o god_n this_o deal_n of_o king_n lisuart_n be_v both_o vile_a and_o dishonourable_a yea_o and_o so_o far_o off_o from_o common_a reason_n that_o i_o have_v rather_o die_v a_o thousand_o death_n if_o it_o be_v possible_a for_o i_o than_o not_o to_o be_v revenge_v and_o already_o i_o have_v acquaint_v the_o king_n my_o father_n herewith_o that_o he_o may_v provide_v some_o remedy_n for_o it_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n let_v i_o entreat_v you_o all_o my_o honourable_a lord_n and_o friend_n to_o lend_v i_o your_o assistance_n especial_o you_o who_o this_o injury_n touch_v as_o near_o as_o myself_o it_o be_v offer_v not_o only_o to_o the_o person_n of_o my_o sister_n your_o cousin_n and_o near_a kindred_n but_o also_o to_o olinda_n &_o other_o for_o who_o according_a to_o our_o solemn_a oath_n and_o promise_n as_o my_o lord_n amadis_n have_v well_o remember_v we_o ought_v in_o duty_n to_o step_v forth_o and_o stand_v as_o their_o protector_n and_o defender_n lord_n say_v quedragant_a as_o for_o myself_o i_o be_o ready_a to_o depart_v when_o it_o shall_v please_v the_o company_n and_o if_o i_o make_v any_o spare_a of_o my_o pain_n let_v i_o be_v exclude_v from_o all_o good_a opinion_n and_o i_o believe_v there_o be_v no_o man_n here_o among_o we_o but_o he_o will_v say_v as_o much_o as_o i_o have_v do_v for_o if_o we_o hazard_v our_o life_n often_o and_o upon_o little_a or_o slight_a occasion_n we_o have_v great_a reason_n now_o to_o adventure_v further_o and_o not_o to_o be_v spare_v of_o our_o very_a uttermost_a endeavour_n how_o say_v you_o my_o friend_n have_v i_o not_o speak_v the_o truth_n then_o every_o one_o answer_v that_o no_o danger_n or_o death_n shall_v cause_v any_o defer_v but_o it_o require_v quick_a and_o speedy_a diligence_n to_o keep_v the_o roman_n from_o pass_v through_o the_o strait_n of_o the_o mediterranean_a sea_n before_o any_o fight_n be_v make_v upon_o they_o easy_o quoth_v amadis_n shall_v we_o make_v this_o provision_n for_o to_o morrow_n morning_n we_o will_v be_v all_o well_o ship_v and_o win_v the_o way_n before_o they_o which_o be_v set_v down_o for_o a_o full_a resolve_n now_o grasinda_n be_v present_a at_o all_o this_o conference_n and_o she_o to_o give_v they_o the_o more_o encouragement_n say_v before_o god_n gentleman_n your_o enterprise_n be_v high_a and_o worthy_a of_o the_o great_a commendation_n consider_v that_o beside_o the_o good_a you_o shall_v do_v to_o she_o who_o help_n and_o rescue_v you_o intend_v you_o shall_v give_v example_n to_o many_o other_o worthy_a knight_n either_o of_o this_o or_o any_o other_o strange_a country_n that_o hereafter_o by_o your_o imitation_n they_o suffer_v no_o shame_n or_o wrong_v to_o be_v do_v to_o any_o lady_n or_o gentlewoman_n whatsoever_o wherein_o you_o will_v make_v yourselves_o so_o memorative_a to_o they_o that_o she_o or_o they_o that_o now_o live_v or_o shall_v many_o hundred_o of_o year_n hereafter_o will_v sing_v rare_a paean_n of_o your_o praise_n madame_fw-fr answer_v amadis_n god_n enable_v we_o to_o effect_v our_o enterprise_n according_a as_o i_o know_v you_o hearty_o wish_v it_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n if_o you_o be_v so_o please_v you_o shall_v remain_v here_o in_o the_o company_n of_o ysanie_fw-la the_o good_a old_a governor_n of_o this_o island_n who_o shall_v be_v as_o obedient_a to_o you_o as_o to_o myself_o master_n elisabet_n must_v go_v with_o i_o because_o i_o repose_v great_a trust_n in_o he_o my_o lord_n quoth_v she_o you_o may_v dispose_v of_o i_o and_o i_o according_a as_o to_o you_o seem_v best_a amadis_n humble_o thank_v she_o and_o give_v command_v that_o every_o man_n shall_v be_v prepare_v to_o go_v aboard_o those_o ship_n by_o break_n of_o day_n which_o agraies_z and_o florestan_n have_v there_o ready_o furnish_v according_a as_o they_o have_v order_n send_v they_o by_o gandalin_n then_o the_o next_o day_n be_v all_o embark_v they_o set_v sail_v direct_o for_o great_a britain_n hope_v to_o meet_v with_o the_o roman_n as_o afterward_o they_o do_v chap._n xviii_o how_o king_n lisuart_n deliver_v his_o daughter_n oriana_n to_o the_o ambassador_n of_o the_o emperor_n and_o other_o lady_n with_o she_o to_o be_v convey_v to_o rome_n and_o how_o they_o be_v soon_o after_o rescue_v by_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n the_o day_n be_v come_v according_a to_o king_n lisuarts_n promise_n that_o he_o will_v deliver_v his_o daughter_n to_o the_o roman_n to_o be_v conduct_v to_o the_o emperor_n he_o continue_v constant_a in_o his_o wilful_a opinion_n without_o any_o possibility_n of_o alteration_n either_o of_o pity_n to_o she_o importunity_n use_v by_o the_o queen_n and_o all_o the_o grave_a advice_n of_o his_o lord_n to_o the_o contrary_n to_o effect_v the_o full_a issue_n of_o his_o own_o humour_n he_o go_v to_o her_o chamber_n where_o sit_v down_o by_o she_o and_o take_v she_o by_o the_o hand_n thus_o he_o speak_v daughter_n you_o have_v evermore_o show_v yourself_o obedient_a to_o my_o will_n never_o use_v any_o contradiction_n will_v you_o now_o hold_v on_o in_o the_o same_o mind_n according_a as_o reason_n do_v require_v you_o have_v put_v on_o a_o sad_a and_o melancholy_a disposition_n at_o the_o marriage_n which_o i_o have_v determine_v for_o you_o whereat_o i_o be_o not_o a_o little_a amaze_v do_v you_o imagine_v that_o i_o will_v do_v any_o thing_n but_o for_o your_o benefit_n and_o honour_n or_o can_v you_o conceit_n any_o evil_n in_o clination_n in_o i_o towards_o you_o i_o swear_v to_o you_o upon_o my_o faith_n that_o the_o love_n i_o bear_v you_o be_v so_o certain_a as_o i_o do_v no_o less_o grieve_v for_o your_o far_a absence_n from_o i_o than_o you_o can_v do_v yourself_o but_o you_o do_v well_o know_v that_o it_o be_v impossible_a to_o provide_v such_o a_o happiness_n for_o you_o near_a home_n wherefore_o i_o pray_v you_o that_o in_o use_v your_o wont_a wisdom_n and_o discretion_n you_o will_v show_v a_o more_o cheerful_a countenance_n &_o rejoice_v in_o the_o great_a fortune_n ordain_v for_o you_o be_v wife_n to_o the_o great_a prince_n in_o the_o world_n if_o you_o do_v beside_o the_o high_a estimation_n general_o to_o be_v make_v of_o you_o you_o shall_v glad_v your_o father_n soul_n who_o grieve_v at_o your_o strange_a alteration_n as_o no_o man_n possible_o can_v do_v more_o during_o all_o these_o speech_n oriana_n have_v her_o spirit_n so_o contract_v that_o she_o be_v not_o able_a to_o shed_v a_o tear_n and_o therefore_o as_o a_o woman_n out_o of_o sense_n of_o she_o own_o sorrow_n see_v there_o be_v now_o no_o further_o remedy_n for_o she_o with_o a_o bold_a and_o steadfast_a resolution_n thus_o she_o reply_v my_o lord_n you_o have_v then_o for_o aught_o i_o can_v otherwise_o perceive_v resolve_v on_o my_o marriage_n to_o the_o emperor_n but_o therein_o happy_o you_o have_v commit_v one_o of_o the_o great_a error_n that_o any_o prince_n alive_a can_v do_v for_o first_o so_o long_o as_o my_o life_n last_v i_o shall_v never_o love_v the_o husband_n you_o have_v choose_v for_o i_o and_o next_o i_o be_o very_o certain_a as_o oftentimes_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o already_o that_o i_o shall_v never_o see_v rome_n rather_o shall_v the_o fish_n use_v their_o mercy_n to_o i_o than_o i_o will_v go_v to_o a_o home_n that_o be_v my_o hell_n or_o dwell_v where_o i_o can_v have_v no_o affection_n or_o desire_v and_o i_o be_o of_o the_o mind_n that_o you_o can_v not_o be_v hereto_o induce_v or_o persuade_v but_o only_o in_o the_o love_n you_o bear_v to_o my_o sister_n be_v desirous_a to_o leave_v your_o inheritance_n to_o she_o and_o make_v i_o heir_n to_o all_o the_o misery_n in_o the_o world_n nevertheless_o god_n who_o be_v just_a will_v never_o suffer_v this_o your_o unreasonable_a purpose_n to_o take_v effect_n soon_o he_o will_v marry_v i_o to_o my_o death_n when_o the_o king_n hear_v oriana_n answer_v in_o this_o manner_n pity_n and_o anger_n mix_v themselves_o together_o make_v he_o likewise_o change_v his_o former_a language_n and_o think_v to_o win_v she_o by_o menace_n say_v you_o play_v the_o fool_n with_o i_o and_o you_o will_v not_o yield_v for_o all_o the_o entreaty_n i_o can_v make_v but_o if_o you_o dally_v thus_o with_o i_o any_o long_o instead_o of_o wive_n you_o to_o the_o emperor_n i_o will_v wed_v you_o to_o the_o tower_n and_o where_o you_o shall_v see_v neither_o sun_n nor_o moon_n my_o lord_n quoth_v she_o you_o can_v not_o commit_v i_o to_o a_o more_o hateful_a prison_n than_o rome_n and_o you_o shall_v do_v i_o a_o great_a grace_n to_o make_v i_o a_o everlasting_a dweller_n in_o your_o tower_n then_o arise_v the_o king_n very_o high_o displease_v and_o leave_v she_o go_v to_o the_o queen_n
a_o thousand_o death_n then_o redeliver_v she_o to_o patin_n without_o who_o he_o can_v not_o live_v a_o hour_n he_o make_v no_o doubt_n of_o compass_v some_o mean_n to_o regain_v she_o the_o former_a grace_n of_o the_o king_n her_o father_n and_o to_o break_v the_o alliance_n elsewhere_o intend_v which_o that_o he_o may_v the_o better_o attain_v unto_o he_o give_v the_o prince_n agrate_v and_o quedragant_a to_o understand_v that_o the_o princess_n have_v send_v to_o pray_v this_o favour_n for_o otherwise_o quoth_v he_o she_o intend_v rather_o to_o make_v a_o sacrifice_n of_o herself_o then_o to_o fall_v into_o his_o power_n who_o she_o more_o hate_v then_o any_o man_n live_v beside_o it_o shall_v no_o way_n redound_v to_o our_o honour_n to_o suffer_v such_o a_o monstrous_a shame_n have_v make_v so_o great_a and_o good_a a_o begin_n for_o her_o deliverance_n quedragant_a return_v he_o this_o answer_n i_o swear_v unto_o you_o sir_n at_o our_o first_o and_o giddy-headed_n eyesight_n we_o see_v so_o great_a a_o fire_n already_o kindle_v as_o we_o may_v easy_o presume_v be_v impossible_a to_o be_v quench_v without_o a_o hard_a and_o dangerous_a war_n which_o we_o may_v not_o well_o maintain_v and_o endure_v for_o any_o long_a time_n without_o the_o aid_n and_o succour_v of_o our_o dear_a friend_n and_o companion_n wherefore_o i_o think_v it_o expedient_a that_o all_o the_o rest_n which_o be_v here_o shall_v be_v make_v acquaint_v therewith_o to_o know_v their_o opinion_n to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v be_v the_o better_a incline_v to_o sustain_v the_o business_n if_o they_o shall_v conclude_v on_o war_n i_o pray_v you_o then_o say_v amadis_n that_o we_o may_v all_o meet_v together_o tomorrow_o and_o take_v the_o charge_n if_o you_o please_v to_o summon_v they_o whereto_o quedragant_a glad_o condescend_v hereupon_o the_o day_n follow_v they_o meet_v together_o and_o amadis_n sit_v in_o the_o midst_n of_o they_o begin_v in_o this_o manner_n honourable_a lord_n yesterday_o madam_n oriana_n send_v to_o pray_v i_o that_o we_o all_o will_v consider_v one_o some_o good_a mean_n to_o win_v again_o the_o lose_a grace_n and_o favour_n for_o she_o with_o the_o offend_a king_n her_o father_n qualify_a in_o he_o if_o it_o be_v possible_a that_o strange_a conceit_n of_o he_o to_o marry_v she_o with_o the_o only_a prince_n in_o the_o world_n to_o who_o she_o bear_v the_o least_o affection_n otherwise_o death_n will_v be_v much_o more_o welcome_a to_o she_o and_o therefore_o i_o think_v it_o good_a after_o i_o have_v speak_v with_o some_o of_o this_o company_n particular_o to_o understand_v from_o you_o all_o in_o general_a what_o you_o think_v thereof_o for_o see_v we_o have_v be_v friend_n and_o companion_n in_o the_o procure_n of_o her_o liberty_n it_o be_v much_o more_o reasonable_a that_o we_o shall_v all_o agree_v to_o maintain_v it_o but_o before_o i_o enter_v into_o further_a speech_n i_o humble_o desire_v you_o to_o fix_v before_o your_o eye_n that_o already_o your_o fame_n &_o renown_n be_v so_o know_v through_o the_o world_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o rare_a action_n of_o chivalry_n by_o you_o perform_v that_o at_o this_o day_n there_o be_v neither_o king_n prince_n nor_o state_n but_o stand_v in_o fear_n of_o your_o high_a valour_n for_o they_o all_o well_o know_v that_o to_o win_v immortal_a honour_n you_o have_v contemn_v not_o only_o the_o sumptuous_a treasure_n and_o kind_a entertainment_n inherent_a to_o you_o in_o your_o own_o house_n but_o the_o dear_a blood_n of_o your_o own_o body_n whereof_o you_o have_v make_v no_o spare_a in_o give_v the_o bold_a spirit_n to_o know_v the_o sharp_a and_o keen_a edge_n of_o your_o sword_n to_o the_o mighty_a peril_n of_o your_o own_o person_n and_o as_o mark_n and_o testemony_n of_o your_o prowess_n the_o wound_n receive_v in_o many_o part_n of_o your_o body_n may_v render_v such_o apparent_a faith_n as_o fortune_n think_v herself_o much_o oblige_v to_o you_o be_v willing_a to_o show_v you_o how_o much_o her_o own_o self_n be_v in_o debt_a to_o you_o and_o be_v desirous_a to_o recompense_v your_o former_a high_a deserve_n she_o make_v plain_a proof_n thereof_o by_o deliver_v this_o glorious_a victory_n into_o your_o hand_n which_o you_o have_v have_v against_o the_o two_o chief_a prince_n of_o christendom_n king_n lisuart_n and_o the_o roman_a emperor_n nor_o do_v i_o speak_v concern_v the_o overthrow_n of_o their_o man_n only_o be_v far_o inferior_a to_o you_o in_o merit_n but_o of_o the_o worthy_a succour_n you_o have_v give_v to_o the_o most_o wise_a debonnaire_a and_o virtuous_a lady_n this_o day_n live_v wherein_o you_o have_v do_v a_o very_a acceptable_a service_n to_o god_n by_o execute_v that_o duty_n whereunto_o you_o be_v express_o call_v namely_o to_o succour_v the_o aâ—…ted_a when_o they_o be_v to_o endure_v wrong_n beyond_o all_o reason_n now_o if_o the_o king_n and_o emperor_n think_v it_o good_a to_o be_v angry_a yet_o see_v right_a be_v on_o our_o side_n and_o god_n who_o be_v just_a will_v stand_v for_o we_o also_o let_v we_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v that_o if_o their_o own_o experience_n can_v teach_v they_o justice_n but_o by_o might_n and_o power_n they_o mean_v to_o assail_v we_o we_o be_v able_a to_o meet_v they_o with_o such_o resistance_n as_o shall_v remain_v in_o memory_n while_o the_o world_n endure_v therefore_o let_v every_o man_n speak_v his_o mind_n in_o this_o case_n what_o he_o conceive_v meet_a to_o be_v do_v either_o to_o finish_v the_o war_n begin_v or_o else_o to_o motion_n peace_n by_o restore_a madam_n oriana_n to_o the_o king_n her_o father_n according_a to_o her_o own_o desire_n for_o as_o concern_v myself_o know_v that_o i_o will_v never_o yield_v thereto_o except_o you_o be_v so_o please_v nor_o shall_v fond_a opinion_n oversway_v i_o in_o this_o matter_n beyond_o the_o compass_n so_o your_o like_n i_o know_v you_o to_o be_v man_n indeed_o and_o your_o virtue_n of_o apparent_a as_o nothing_o can_v withdraw_v you_o from_o true_a valour_n and_o magnanimity_n neither_o to_o adventure_v on_o any_o action_n whereby_o your_o honour_n in_o how_o small_a a_o degree_n soever_o may_v receive_v any_o base_a imputation_n so_o he_o cease_v leave_v the_o mind_n of_o all_o the_o company_n high_o content_v and_o satisfy_v by_o such_o a_o humble_a and_o graceful_a remonstrance_n as_o he_o have_v make_v unto_o they_o then_o quedragant_a command_v thereto_o by_o all_o the_o assistant_n stand_v up_o and_o answer_v amadis_n in_o this_o manner_n lord_n amadis_n it_o be_v most_o certain_a that_o our_o attempt_n make_v upon_o the_o emperor_n be_v not_o for_o any_o hatred_n we_o bear_v to_o he_o but_o only_o to_o keep_v the_o faith_n whereto_o every_o good_a knight_n stand_v oblige_v in_o maintain_v and_o defend_v afflict_a person_n from_o wrong_n especial_o all_o virtuous_a lady_n of_o who_o it_o be_v our_o duty_n to_o be_v protector_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v advise_v that_o before_o we_o undertake_v any_o further_a war_n we_o shall_v send_v to_o king_n lisuart_n to_o let_v he_o full_o understand_v upon_o what_o occasion_n we_o deal_v with_o the_o roman_n and_o if_o he_o be_v find_v discontent_a then_o in_o the_o very_o mild_a manner_n can_v be_v devise_v to_o show_v he_o withal_o gracious_a demeanour_n what_o shameful_a injury_n he_o offer_v to_o madam_n oriana_n under_o colour_n of_o marry_v she_o to_o a_o foreign_a prince_n utter_o to_o disinherit_v she_o at_o home_n a_o matter_n every_o way_n offensive_a to_o god_n and_o not_o to_o be_v suffer_v by_o his_o own_o subject_n pause_v a_o very_a little_a while_n and_o clap_v his_o fist_n upon_o the_o board_n thus_o he_o proceed_v if_o therefore_o it_o may_v stand_v with_o his_o good_a pleasure_n to_o forget_v his_o conceive_a anger_n against_o she_o if_o there_o be_v any_o enter_v into_o his_o royal_a breast_n than_o we_o to_o offer_v delivery_n of_o she_o again_o on_o this_o condition_n and_o not_o else_o if_o he_o refuse_v or_o disdain_v the_o duty_n wherein_o we_o send_v unto_o he_o then_o to_o tell_v he_o resolute_o we_o fear_v he_o not_o a_o jot_n but_o if_o he_o will_v make_v war_n upon_o we_o we_o be_v as_o ready_a to_o defend_v ourselves_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n i_o hold_v it_o very_o necessary_a that_o we_o strengthen_v ourselves_o with_o all_o such_o thing_n as_o a_o action_n of_o such_o importance_n do_v require_v as_o this_o be_v at_o least_o that_o he_o may_v not_o come_v upon_o we_o unprovided_a whensoever_o he_o determine_v to_o assail_v we_o if_o he_o be_v so_o mind_v albeit_o in_o my_o opinion_n peace_n be_v much_o better_a than_o war_n but_o this_o conclusion_n be_v not_o to_o be_v tardy_v by_o any_o mean_n rather_o we_o must_v put_v ourselves_o in_o due_a preparation_n dispatch_v hence_o
to_o his_o high_a dishonour_n consider_v all_o ambassador_n ought_v to_o have_v security_n as_o be_v a_o case_n sacred_a and_o inviolable_a and_o the_o prince_n that_o shall_v offer_v they_o injury_n be_v far_o unworthy_a the_o name_n and_o office_n he_o bear_v wherefore_o very_o gracious_o thus_o he_o answer_v the_o squire_n my_o friend_n say_v to_o they_o that_o send_v you_o hither_o they_o may_v safe_o come_v to_o my_o court_n and_o i_o will_v glad_o hear_v their_o message_n to_o i_o the_o squire_n have_v this_o answer_n return_v present_o to_o his_o master_n who_o with_o brian_n the_o moniaste_n be_v advertise_v of_o the_o king_n mind_n forthwith_o go_v a_o shore_n &_o iourney_v so_o expeditious_o that_o on_o the_o three_o day_n follow_v they_o arrive_v at_o king_n lisuarts_n court_n before_o who_o they_o present_v themselves_o as_o he_o be_v new_o rise_v from_o dinner_n he_o know_v they_o so_o soon_o as_o he_o behold_v they_o be_v man_n who_o he_o have_v often_o see_v wherefore_o he_o welcome_v they_o gracious_o and_o all_o press_v about_o the_o king_n to_o hear_v their_o embassy_n when_o quedragant_a set_v his_o knee_n to_o the_o ground_n begin_v thus_o sir_n it_o be_v a_o very_a laudable_a virtue_n &_o worthy_a the_o high_a commendation_n among_o king_n and_o prince_n patient_o to_o hear_v and_o understand_v such_o matter_n as_o strange_a ambassador_n have_v in_o charge_n to_o deliver_v they_o be_v whole_o dispossess_v of_o passion_n because_o if_o the_o embassy_n fall_v out_o to_o their_o contentment_n they_o will_v receive_v the_o more_o joy_n thereby_o and_o the_o ambassador_n shall_v be_v the_o better_o favour_v and_o entertain_v contrariwise_o if_o they_o speak_v matter_n displease_v to_o they_o yet_o so_o to_o palliate_v and_o conceal_v their_o anger_n that_o their_o answer_n may_v come_v gracious_o from_o they_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o condition_n and_o office_n they_o bear_v at_o these_o word_n he_o arise_v and_o sit_v down_o by_o his_o fellow_n before_o the_o king_n proceed_v thus_o sir_n i_o pray_v you_o pardon_v i_o that_o i_o have_v use_v this_o induction_n to_o you_o which_o i_o swear_v upon_o my_o faith_n be_v not_o do_v in_o any_o doubt_n of_o the_o assurance_n you_o please_v to_o grant_v we_o but_o in_o due_a and_o just_a commendation_n of_o the_o virtue_n of_o so_o good_a a_o prince_n that_o so_o free_o give_v we_o entrance_n into_o his_o kingdom_n now_o sir_n the_o occasion_n of_o our_o come_n to_o your_o majestic_a be_v by_o command_n of_o the_o best_a knight_n that_o ever_o yet_o be_v know_v amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n and_o general_o on_o the_o behalf_n of_o all_o they_o that_o be_v with_o he_o in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n who_o thus_o by_o we_o acquaint_v you_o with_o their_o mind_n traverse_v starnge_a &_o far_o remote_a country_n in_o search_n of_o adventure_n according_a as_o all_o other_o knight_n errant_a use_n to_o do_v especial_o to_o succour_v the_o weak_a &_o distress_a when_o outrage_n against_o all_o reason_n be_v offer_v they_o they_o be_v advertise_v by_o many_o that_o you_o sir_n be_v guide_v by_o a_o light_n and_o inordinate_a will_n rather_o than_o upright_o justice_n and_o equity_n be_v desirous_a contrary_a to_o the_o counsel_n of_o all_o your_o best_a friend_n to_o disinherit_v with_o the_o great_a shame_n in_o the_o world_n madam_n oriana_n your_o elder_a daughter_n &_o give_v she_o as_o wife_n against_o her_o will_n to_o the_o emperor_n patin_n so_o that_o neither_o take_v compassion_n on_o she_o nor_o her_o incessant_a tear_n &_o moan_n much_o less_o regard_v the_o end_n of_o such_o a_o enterprise_n and_o manifest_a dislike_n of_o all_o your_o subject_n you_o violent_o deliver_v she_o to_o they_o that_o have_v no_o reason_n to_o request_v she_o of_o you_o and_o because_o such_o matter_n of_o fact_n and_o injustice_n be_v not_o only_o displease_v to_o god_n but_o to_o all_o such_o as_o hear_v thereof_o it_o please_v the_o hand_n of_o heaven_n to_o make_v we_o instrument_n of_o redress_n in_o such_o a_o deep_a necessity_n and_o that_o the_o roman_n who_o have_v the_o conduct_n of_o she_o and_o the_o other_o lady_n shall_v fall_v into_o our_o hand_n and_o stand_v on_o their_o defence_n against_o we_o be_v vanquish_v some_o â—â—aine_n and_o other_o take_v prisoner_n now_o sir_n for_o she_o and_o the_o lady_n i_o must_v tell_v you_o that_o at_o this_o instant_n they_o be_v in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n with_o a_o good_a and_o sufficient_a company_n of_o knight_n determine_v to_o honour_v they_o so_o much_o as_o they_o possible_o may_v for_o their_o intent_n never_o be_v to_o offend_v you_o or_o they_o but_o to_o maintain_v equity_n and_o keep_v they_o from_o force_n or_o violence_n according_a as_o yourself_o sometime_o make_v they_o swear_v at_o vindolisore_n let_v i_o therefore_o entreat_v you_o that_o prefer_v virtue_n and_o reason_n before_o choler_n and_o passion_n you_o will_v be_v please_v to_o receive_v home_o again_o your_o daughter_n oriana_n and_o hereafter_o to_o entreat_v she_o not_o as_o a_o stranger_n but_o as_o a_o father_n shall_v his_o child_n without_o send_v she_o far_o from_o you_o or_o your_o country_n whereof_o if_o god_n be_v so_o please_v she_o be_v to_o be_v lady_n and_o queen_n after_o you_o if_o you_o think_v yourself_o injure_v and_o will_v not_o grant_v to_o their_o request_n that_o yet_o you_o will_v not_o deny_v she_o your_o gracious_a favour_n but_o accept_v she_o into_o your_o court_n as_o she_o be_v wont_a to_o be_v to_o take_v such_o revenge_n on_o they_o afterward_o if_o you_o think_v it_o meet_v as_o you_o can_v for_o thus_o much_o sir_n i_o must_v assure_v you_o that_o if_o you_o purpose_v to_o assail_v they_o they_o will_v defend_v themselves_o as_o best_a they_o may_v be_v therefore_o well_o advise_v on_o your_o answer_n for_o in_o your_o hand_n you_o have_v both_o war_n and_o peace_n the_o king_n be_v mighty_o incense_v thus_o reply_v gentleman_n because_o virtue_n do_v seldom_o keep_v company_n with_o temerarious_a oration_n nor_o audacious_a answer_n both_o the_o one_o and_o the_o other_o be_v far_o insufficient_a to_o whet_v on_o or_o animate_v cowardly_a mind_n i_o will_v not_o hold_v you_o with_o any_o long_a delay_n or_o use_v many_o word_n when_o few_o may_v suffice_v but_o my_o patience_n be_v great_a towards_o you_o than_o it_o need_v to_o be_v let_v i_o tell_v you_o that_o this_o attempt_n do_v by_o they_o of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n i_o know_v to_o be_v execute_v more_o upon_o presumption_n than_o any_o magnanimity_n of_o courage_n â—…standing_v 〈◊〉_d the_o brave_a word_n by_o you_o deliver_v so_o that_o what_o height_n of_o honour_n you_o imagine_v to_o be_v win_v thereby_o any_o man_n of_o good_a judgement_n and_o discretion_n will_v rather_o check_v and_o foul_o condemn_v it_o for_o it_o be_v a_o matter_n of_o no_o great_a difficulty_n to_o put_v in_o disorder_n or_o to_o overcome_v such_o person_n as_o travail_v by_o land_n or_o sea_n without_o all_o dread_a or_o suspicion_n especial_o when_o man_n repute_v themselves_o to_o be_v among_o their_o friend_n as_o for_o your_o propose_a remonstrance_n for_o recall_v home_o my_o daughter_n oriana_n and_o never_o more_o to_o send_v she_o far_o from_o i_o this_o be_v no_o matter_n whereof_o i_o be_o not_o to_o yield_v any_o account_n to_o you_o but_o to_o god_n only_o who_o next_o to_o himself_o have_v constitute_v i_o sovereign_n in_o this_o kingdom_n to_o govern_v both_o it_o and_o the_o people_n therefore_o i_o do_v not_o mean_v to_o allow_v oâ—_n any_o peace_n with_o they_o until_o they_o have_v make_v due_a reparation_n of_o the_o injury_n i_o have_v receive_v by_o they_o then_o i_o will_v consider_v on_o their_o motion_n and_o not_o before_o sir_n say_v brian_n we_o have_v no_o further_a commission_n to_o you_o or_o to_o inquire_v after_o any_o other_o business_n what_o else_o be_v to_o be_v do_v let_v each_o side_n consider_v thereon_o as_o they_o think_v good_a but_o god_n only_o know_v the_o occasion_n that_o make_v we_o enterprise_n what_o we_o have_v do_v for_o the_o freedom_n of_o your_o virtuous_a daughter_n and_o upon_o that_o point_n we_o rest_v and_o crave_v leave_v for_o our_o departure_n go_v in_o god_n name_n say_v the_o king_n thus_o be_v the_o ambassador_n dispatch_v grumedan_n bring_v they_o above_o a_o mile_n out_o of_o the_o city_n say_v unto_o they_o before_o god_n gentleman_n i_o be_o much_o grieve_v at_o this_o new_a disaster_n i_o always_o do_v hope_n to_o see_v you_o one_o day_n as_o welcome_v again_o to_o this_o court_n as_o ever_o you_o have_v be_v but_o now_o i_o be_o very_o persuade_v that_o our_o long_o expect_a peace_n will_v come_v too_o late_o except_o our_o lord_n help_v it_o consider_v the_o mind_n of_o amadis_n nor_o do_v i_o imagine_v he_o to_o be_v
order_n by_o my_o faith_n madam_n say_v briolania_n to_o oriana_n upon_o this_o discourse_n of_o grasinda_n i_o now_o call_v to_o mind_n how_o when_o i_o come_v first_o to_o see_v you_o at_o mirefleure_n lord_n amadis_n pass_v by_o the_o tent_n and_o pavilion_n there_o raise_v on_o the_o way_n while_o i_o take_v the_o fresh_a air_n diverse_a knight_n be_v then_o in_o my_o company_n who_o fall_v into_o the_o like_a fortune_n as_o her_o brandasidell_n do_v for_o they_o think_v to_o cause_v he_o come_v speak_v with_o i_o upon_o compulsion_n be_v all_o disgrace_v &_o sore_o wound_v you_o have_v tell_v i_o that_o oftentimes_o answer_v oriana_n who_o receive_v all_o these_o report_n to_o her_o own_o advantage_n as_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o this_o melancholy_a humour_n of_o amadis_n have_v no_o other_o ground_n but_o only_o by_o his_o ardent_a affection_n to_o she_o so_o instant_o they_o go_v all_o to_o rest_n because_o it_o grow_v to_o be_v very_o late_o chap._n x._o of_o the_o report_n deliver_v by_o quedragant_a and_o brian_n to_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n concern_v their_o embassy_n to_o king_n lisuart_n and_o of_o that_o which_o thereupon_o be_v resolve_o determine_v qvearagant_a and_o brian_n ambassador_n send_v to_o king_n lisuart_n be_v return_v back_o again_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n as_o have_v already_o be_v ample_o declare_v be_v desirous_a to_o render_v a_o reason_n of_o that_o they_o have_v do_v meet_v on_o the_o morrow_n at_o council_n purposely_o so_o appoint_v by_o amadis_n and_o the_o other_o knight_n whereupon_o quedragant_a be_v to_o speak_v for_o himself_o and_o his_o companion_n begin_v at_o large_a to_o rehearse_v his_o speech_n to_o the_o king_n and_o the_o answer_n thereon_o make_v he_o which_o quoth_v quedragant_a be_v so_o short_a as_o we_o can_v conceive_v no_o otherwise_o but_o that_o he_o will_v deal_v with_o we_o as_o hardly_o as_o he_o can_v consider_v his_o provide_v of_o man_n for_o all_o part_n make_v full_a account_n to_o show_v we_o no_o mercy_n and_o we_o have_v no_o great_a cause_n to_o be_v aggrieve_v thereat_o because_o our_o honour_n and_o chivalry_n will_v thereby_o be_v more_o renown_v more_o than_o at_o any_o other_o time_n we_o can_v attain_v unto_o for_o if_o we_o bear_v away_o the_o victory_n it_o will_v be_v speak_v of_o through_o the_o world_n to_o our_o fame_n &_o his_o reproach_n now_o as_o oftentimes_o in_o the_o like_a attempt_n man_n declare_v themselves_o to_o be_v of_o diverse_a opinion_n so_o here_o it_o fall_v out_o for_o some_o allow_v of_o war_n and_o other_o be_v more_o lean_v to_o peace_n but_o agraies_z who_o bear_v but_o little_a love_n to_o king_n lisuart_n for_o those_o reason_n before_o allege_v undertake_v to_o speak_v for_o they_o all_o begin_v thus_o honourable_a lord_n i_o know_v not_o how_o with_o any_o honesty_n we_o can_v give_v over_o our_o intention_n of_o war_n consider_v what_o just_a occasion_n we_o have_v and_o beside_o our_o enemy_n be_v in_o some_o forwardness_n to_o come_v against_o us._n notwithstanding_o it_o be_v no_o wisdom_n in_o we_o so_o to_o suffer_v he_o but_o rather_o to_o muster_v our_o force_n speedy_o and_o march_v direct_o into_o his_o country_n to_o let_v he_o well_o understand_v what_o we_o be_v for_o if_o we_o permit_v he_o to_o come_v seek_v we_o here_o believe_v it_o undoubted_o it_o will_v so_o puff_n he_o up_o with_o pride_n that_o he_o who_o of_o his_o own_o nature_n be_v presumptuous_a enough_o will_v think_v he_o have_v win_v the_o day_n at_o the_o very_a first_o land_n beside_o we_o shall_v run_v into_o our_o own_o dis-reputation_n many_o way_n in_o give_v occasion_n to_o the_o ill-iudging_a world_n not_o only_o to_o msconster_v the_o justice_n of_o our_o cause_n but_o also_o to_o throw_v some_o sinister_a opinion_n on_o madam_n orianaes_n injury_n for_o which_o we_o be_v thus_o enter_v into_o arm_n for_o myself_o i_o swear_v to_o you_o upon_o my_o honour_n have_v not_o her_o earnest_n and_o incessant_a entreaty_n to_o i_o not_o to_o speak_v against_o peace_n be_v so_o vehement_a i_o have_v never_o consent_v that_o any_o embassy_n shall_v have_v be_v send_v to_o great_a britain_n be_v so_o much_o abuse_v as_o we_o be_v but_o see_v our_o enemy_n make_v such_o manifest_a show_n of_o his_o malice_n towards_o we_o i_o be_o now_o discharge_v of_o my_o promise_n and_o absolute_o resolve_v never_o to_o enter_v league_n of_o love_n or_o friendship_n with_o he_o until_o he_o have_v feel_v how_o well_o we_o can_v stand_v upon_o our_o own_o defence_n be_v enable_v by_o as_o warlike_a power_n as_o any_o he_o can_v bring_v against_o us._n therefore_o my_o lord_n i_o be_o on_o the_o mind_n that_o we_o shall_v conclude_v on_o war_n and_o without_o any_o further_o defer_v so_o soon_o as_o our_o supply_n be_v come_v to_o set_v away_o direct_o for_o london_n and_o there_o bid_v he_o battle_n if_o he_o dare_v come_v forth_o to_o resist_v us._n this_o resolution_n be_v wonderful_o please_v to_o amadis_n who_o till_o then_o be_v in_o a_o continual_a perplexity_n as_o fear_v that_o war_n will_v be_v defer_v and_o he_o enforce_v to_o render_v back_o his_o oriana_n than_o which_o no_o great_a misery_n can_v befall_v he_o wherefore_o see_v the_o great_a part_n join_v with_o agray_n to_o advantage_n far_o this_o opinion_n thus_o he_o speak_v noble_a cousin_n as_o yet_o i_o never_o note_v any_o man_n in_o this_o company_n but_o he_o be_v always_o as_o forward_o to_o these_o affair_n as_o any_o one_o can_v be_v if_o any_o man_n have_v question_v those_o inconueniency_n which_o common_o do_v happen_v in_o war_n he_o be_v not_o therefore_o to_o be_v tax_v as_o one_o that_o will_v exempt_v himself_o from_o the_o business_n but_o use_v rather_o such_o provident_a speech_n as_o in_o these_o case_n be_v fit_a and_o just_a and_o whereas_o you_o think_v it_o convenient_a that_o we_o shall_v enter_v into_o king_n lisuart_n country_n rather_o than_o give_v he_o the_o least_o leisure_n to_o seek_v we_o here_o that_o deliberation_n have_v always_o dwell_v on_o my_o thought_n if_o the_o rest_n of_o you_o my_o lord_n and_o worthy_a friend_n will_v have_v it_o so_o for_o by_o these_o mean_n perceive_v we_o to_o come_v so_o near_o he_o he_o may_v sudden_o alter_v his_o former_a opinion_n and_o yield_v to_o that_o which_o we_o have_v request_v there_o be_v not_o a_o man_n in_o the_o whole_a assembly_n but_o free_o give_v his_o voice_n to_o this_o conclusion_n and_o war_n be_v full_o agree_v on_o man_n be_v send_v forth_o and_o scout_n appoint_v to_o all_o place_n as_o well_o to_o hear_v news_n from_o great_a britain_n as_o also_o for_o muster_v man_n together_o chap._n xi_o how_o master_n elisabet_n arrive_v in_o the_o country_n belong_v to_o grasinda_n and_o pass_v from_o thence_o for_o constantinople_n to_o the_o emperor_n according_a to_o the_o charge_n give_v he_o by_o amadis_n after_o that_o master_n elisabet_n be_v embark_v he_o have_v so_o good_a a_o gale_n of_o wind_n as_o in_o few_o day_n he_o land_v in_o romania_n where_o send_v for_o the_o chief_a lord_n of_o the_o country_n he_o give_v they_o to_o understand_v his_o charge_n express_o command_v they_o to_o make_v ready_a a_o sufficient_a number_n of_o horse_n and_o foot_n for_o pass_v thence_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n so_o soon_o as_o he_o shall_v be_v return_v from_o the_o emperor_n to_o who_o he_o be_v go_v for_o the_o same_o cause_n which_o they_o promise_v effectual_o to_o perform_v and_o he_o leave_v a_o nephew_n of_o his_o name_n libeo_fw-la a_o young_a knight_n and_o of_o good_a spirit_n still_o to_o solicet_fw-la they_o in_o the_o business_n and_o he_o set_v sail_n for_o constantinople_n where_o he_o arrive_v without_o any_o impeachment_n be_v land_v he_o go_v to_o the_o emperor_n who_o he_o find_v accompany_v with_o many_o prince_n &_o great_a lord_n and_o do_v he_o humble_a reverence_n he_o present_v he_o a_o letter_n from_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n the_o emperor_n who_o have_v know_v he_o a_o long_a time_n welcomde_v he_o very_o gracious_o &_o demand_v of_o he_o where_o he_o have_v meet_v with_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n of_o who_o he_o have_v hear_v so_o many_o great_a speech_n sir_n answer_v master_n elisabet_n i_o deal_v plain_o with_o you_o i_o never_o know_v his_o name_n to_o be_v amadis_n until_o we_o be_v arrive_v in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n and_o then_o he_o declare_v it_o himself_o unto_o us._n for_o before_o that_o time_n he_o call_v himself_o the_o greek_a knight_n as_o fear_v to_o be_v know_v by_o his_o other_o borrow_a name_n of_o the_o green_a sword_n after_o his_o departure_n from_o you_o and_o that_o be_v in_o regard_n of_o his_o promise_n to_o my_o lady_n grasinda_n for_o conduct_v she_o to_o the_o
ass_n ride_v direct_o towards_o king_n lisuart_n his_o age_a travail_n be_v not_o so_o speedy_a but_o that_o the_o two_o army_n have_v fight_v twice_o together_o according_a as_o you_o have_v already_o hear_v and_o he_o come_v thither_o on_o the_o day_n before_o the_o second_o truce_n be_v finish_v as_o he_o pass_v by_o the_o camp_n he_o see_v on_o every_o side_n the_o interment_n of_o many_o slaughter_a body_n whereat_o he_o be_v so_o grieve_v that_o fall_v into_o tear_n and_o lift_v up_o his_o eye_n and_o hand_n to_o heaven_n he_o say_v o_o my_o lord_n god_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o thy_o own_o great_a name_n i_o humble_o beseech_v thou_o to_o take_v pity_n on_o this_o people_n and_o grant_v i_o grace_n that_o i_o may_v pacify_v this_o great_a disorder_n pass_v on_o further_a he_o come_v near_o to_o the_o tent_n of_o king_n lisuart_n who_o quick_o espy_v he_o and_o immediate_o know_v he_o whereupon_o he_o go_v to_o welcome_v he_o for_o he_o hold_v this_o man_n of_o holy_a life_n in_o high_a esteem_n and_o well_o consider_v that_o but_o upon_o some_o great_a occasion_n he_o will_v not_o have_v leave_v his_o hermitage_n &_o take_v so_o great_a journey_n to_o he_o whereupon_o as_o he_o embrace_v he_o he_o say_v good_a father_n you_o be_v welcome_a then_o take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n he_o lead_v he_o into_o his_o pavilion_n and_o seat_v he_o by_o himself_o in_o a_o chair_n of_o velvet_n he_o command_v all_o to_o depart_v and_o leave_v they_o two_o alone_o together_o and_o afterwards_o fall_v into_o this_o discourse_n holy_a father_n i_o know_v you_o have_v not_o undertake_v so_o tedious_a a_o travail_n and_o ill_o agree_v with_o your_o age_n but_o upon_o some_o urgent_a necessity_n wherein_o i_o humble_o desire_v you_o to_o resolve_v i_o you_o have_v great_a reason_n sir_n answer_v nascian_n to_o conceive_v so_o of_o i_o for_o undoubted_o extremity_n of_o year_n and_o the_o condition_n whereunto_o it_o have_v please_v our_o lord_n to_o call_v i_o may_v well_o excuse_v i_o from_o be_v see_v among_o man_n of_o blood_n nevertheless_o consider_v the_o harm_n that_o may_v ensue_v i_o have_v not_o fear_v the_o danger_n of_o my_o person_n as_o hope_v to_o perform_v a_o service_n acceptable_a to_o god_n and_o wholesome_a to_o your_o soul_n let_v i_o then_o tell_v you_o sir_n that_o be_v some_o few_o day_n since_o in_o the_o hermitage_n whereunto_o happy_a chance_n be_v your_o guide_n when_o you_o and_o i_o confer_v together_o concern_v the_o most_o strange_a nourish_v of_o esplandian_a i_o understand_v the_o occasion_n of_o this_o war_n attempt_v by_o you_o against_o amadis_n and_o his_o friend_n yet_o be_o i_o well_o assure_v that_o you_o can_v accomplish_v what_o you_o will_v do_v namely_o marry_v my_o lady_n your_o daughter_n to_o the_o emperor_n of_o rome_n by_o which_o enterprise_n many_o grievous_a mischance_n have_v already_o happen_v not_o only_o because_o it_o be_v not_o agreeable_a to_o the_o great_a and_o mean_a of_o your_o kingdom_n as_o many_o time_n already_o have_v be_v tell_v you_o but_o for_o some_o other_o reason_n sir_n beside_o conceal_v from_o you_o yet_o manifest_a to_o i_o and_o against_o which_o by_o god_n law_n you_o can_v contrary_a know_v then_o sir_n that_o madam_n oriana_n your_o daughter_n be_v already_o unite_a in_o marriage_n to_o another_o as_o heaven_n have_v appoint_v and_o stand_v well_o please_v to_o have_v it_o so_o the_o king_n be_v much_o amaze_v to_o hear_v the_o old_a man_n speak_v in_o this_o manner_n conjecture_v immediate_o that_o weakness_n of_o brain_n beget_v this_o kind_n of_o language_n &_o that_o he_o be_v trouble_v in_o his_o understanding_n or_o else_o have_v be_v misinform_v of_o that_o which_o he_o speak_v where-upon_a he_o say_v unto_o he_o how_o father_n my_o daughter_n be_v never_o marry_v to_o my_o knowledge_n neither_o do_v i_o ever_o purpose_n to_o give_v she_o to_o any_o other_o then_o to_o the_o roman_a emperor_n to_o who_o i_o promise_v she_o account_v it_o for_o her_o honour_n and_o benefit_n and_o god_n be_v my_o witness_n that_o i_o never_o intend_v to_o disinherit_v she_o as_o many_o have_v inconsiderate_o imagine_v but_o only_o to_o combine_v alliance_n with_o so_o great_a a_o lord_n by_o mean_n whereof_o he_o and_o i_o so_o unite_v together_o christian_a faith_n may_v be_v the_o more_o augment_v and_o therefore_o my_o intention_n be_v just_a i_o think_v i_o shall_v not_o be_v therein_o blame_v sir_n answer_v the_o hermit_n that_o which_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o concern_v some_o matter_n hide_v from_o you_o yet_o to_o i_o apparent_a i_o will_v present_o declare_v unto_o you_o for_o from_o none_o other_o than_o myself_o can_v you_o know_v they_o understand_v then_o my_o lord_n that_o the_o self_n same_o day_n when_o by_o your_o command_n i_o come_v to_o the_o forest_n where_o for_o more_o delight_n of_o the_o lady_n then_o present_a with_o you_o your_o tent_n be_v erect_v for_o view_v of_o the_o sport_n i_o know_v not_o whether_o you_o remember_v it_o or_o no_o i_o bring_v you_o young_a esplandian_a who_o present_v you_o the_o lioness_n that_o give_v he_o suck_v at_o the_o first_o the_o same_o day_n the_o princsse_n oriana_n your_o daughter_n be_v confess_v by_o i_o &_o tell_v i_o in_o her_o confession_n that_o she_o have_v promise_v marriage_n to_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n at_o such_o time_n as_o he_o deliver_v she_o from_o the_o enchanter_n archalaus_n to_o who_o you_o have_v give_v she_o a_o little_a before_o that_o the_o damsel_n by_o who_o you_o be_v enchant_v have_v bring_v your_o state_n and_o person_n into_o the_o great_a danger_n that_o can_v be_v possible_a from_o which_o galaor_n free_v you_o and_o believe_v it_o to_o be_v very_o likely_a that_o our_o lord_n himself_o give_v consent_n to_o the_o marriage_n for_o esplandian_a be_v the_o issue_n thereof_o and_o of_o he_o vrganda_fw-la the_o unknown_a foretell_v many_o marvel_n as_o you_o yourself_o do_v very_o well_o know_v now_o in_o my_o poor_a judgement_n you_o shall_v not_o be_v displease_v therewith_o consider_v that_o amadis_n be_v the_o son_n of_o a_o king_n and_o account_v in_o all_o place_n to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o best_a and_o most_o gracious_a knight_n in_o all_o the_o world_n i_o will_v advise_v you_o sir_n that_o in_o show_v yourself_o to_o be_v such_o as_o you_o ever_o have_v be_v you_o shall_v defend_v the_o honour_n and_o conscience_n of_o your_o daughter_n and_o make_v a_o end_n of_o this_o war_n call_v she_o home_o again_o to_o you_o &_o use_v she_o hereafter_o as_o reason_n require_v in_o so_o do_v our_o lord_n will_v be_v well_o please_v with_o you_o who_o else_o will_v doubtless_o be_v offend_v with_o you_o for_o the_o effusion_n of_o so_o much_o blood_n which_o you_o have_v cause_v to_o be_v shed_v upon_o no_o occasion_n when_o the_o king_n have_v all_o this_o while_n listen_v to_o this_o discourse_n he_o show_v himself_o to_o be_v very_o pensive_a and_o at_o last_o say_v good_a father_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o my_o daughter_n shall_v be_v marry_v to_o amadis_n yes_o true_o reply_v nascian_n he_o be_v her_o husband_n and_o esplandian_a be_v your_o grandchild_n o_o god_n quoth_v the_o king_n how_o ill_o have_v it_o be_v for_o i_o that_o i_o can_v not_o know_v this_o matter_n till_o now_o upon_o my_o faith_n many_o good_a knight_n have_v yet_o be_v live_v which_o now_o to_o my_o no_o little_a grief_n be_v dead_a alas_o father_n why_o can_v not_o you_o soon_o have_v reveal_v this_o i_o may_v not_o do_v it_o answer_v the_o hermit_n for_o it_o be_v tell_v i_o in_o confession_n and_o if_o now_o i_o have_v make_v it_o know_v to_o you_o think_v it_o be_v do_v by_o such_o permission_n as_o i_o receive_v from_o the_o princess_n your_o daughter_n for_o otherwise_o you_o have_v never_o hear_v it_o from_o i_o but_o she_o be_v therewith_o well_o content_v as_o well_o for_o the_o clear_n of_o her_o soul_n as_o also_o to_o take_v away_o all_o occasion_n from_o you_o of_o further_a sin_v herein_o through_o ignorance_n at_o that_o very_a instant_n mere_a conceit_n in_o the_o king_n present_v before_o the_o eye_n of_o his_o soul_n the_o several_a service_n he_o have_v receive_v by_o amadis_n and_o his_o kâ—â—â—ed_n and_o such_o they_o be_v as_o he_o have_v not_o then_o be_v live_v but_o only_o by_o they_o have_v so_o many_o time_n help_v he_o in_o very_o serious_a affair_n desert_n in_o amadis_n plead_v just_o for_o his_o daughter_n and_o a_o great_a gift_n if_o he_o can_v bestow_v it_o on_o he_o and_o so_o much_o the_o rather_o because_o the_o emperor_n to_o who_o he_o have_v promise_v she_o be_v dead_a and_o beside_o vrganda_fw-la have_v tell_v he_o many_o wonder_n concern_v esplandiâ—â—_n but_o above_o all_o the_o rest_n
will_v set_v before_o your_o eye_n the_o great_a obligation_n wherein_o you_o be_v indebt_v to_o our_o lord_n to_o the_o end_n that_o you_o may_v henceforth_o incline_v yourself_o to_o do_v such_o thing_n as_o be_v best_o please_v to_o he_o i_o make_v no_o doubt_n but_o be_o well_o assure_v you_o have_v often_o hear_v how_o in_o the_o very_a first_o day_n of_o your_o life_n you_o be_v forsake_v of_o all_o friend_n and_o give_v over_o to_o the_o mercy_n of_o the_o sea_n in_o a_o matter_n of_o small_a defence_n and_o without_o any_o other_o guard_n but_o god_n by_o who_o goodness_n you_o fall_v into_o their_o hand_n who_o afterwards_o give_v you_o nourishment_n even_o until_o you_o come_v to_o be_v a_o knight_n and_o the_o most_o complete_a know_v at_o this_o day_n for_o our_o lord_n have_v endue_v you_o with_o strength_n to_o gain_v the_o mastery_n of_o many_o giant_n monster_n tyrant_n and_o most_o cruel_a beast_n whereby_o your_o renown_n have_v extend_v itself_o into_o all_o part_n of_o the_o world_n now_o see_v he_o have_v enrich_v you_o with_o so_o many_o great_a grace_n i_o think_v it_o be_v no_o more_o than_o reason_n that_o you_o shall_v acknowledge_v he_o for_o your_o sovereign_a lord_n and_o labour_n in_o thankfulness_n to_o he_o by_o humble_v yourself_o before_o his_o face_n for_o otherwise_o all_o the_o favour_n he_o have_v bestowen_v upon_o you_o will_v turn_v but_o to_o your_o shame_n and_o disgrace_n son_n you_o see_v how_o old_a and_o decrepit_a i_o be_o nature_n almost_o decay_v in_o i_o notwithstanding_o i_o have_v not_o fear_v to_o undertake_v so_o long_a a_o journey_n to_o you_o because_o i_o hear_v even_o in_o my_o own_o poor_a hermitage_n the_o discord_n between_o you_o and_o king_n lisuart_n with_o who_o i_o have_v late_o speak_v and_o find_v he_o to_o be_v such_o a_o man_n as_o a_o good_a prince_n and_o minister_v of_o god_n ought_v to_o be_v and_o ready_a if_o nothing_o keep_v you_o to_o the_o contrary_a to_o listen_v to_o peace_n which_o i_o think_v you_o ought_v not_o to_o refuse_v as_o well_o for_o the_o quiet_a of_o your_o conscience_n as_o for_o the_o safety_n of_o your_o person_n and_o to_o the_o end_n that_o you_o may_v make_v no_o disguise_n of_o your_o affection_n let_v i_o assure_v you_o that_o i_o know_v more_o of_o your_o most_o intimate_a affair_n than_o you_o imagine_v i_o do_v for_o madam_n oriana_n under_o the_o seal_n of_o confession_n have_v tell_v i_o a_o chief_a secret_a concern_v you_o both_o when_o amadis_n hear_v he_o speak_v so_o plain_o he_o know_v well_o enough_o that_o he_o speak_v nothing_o but_o the_o truth_n wherefore_o he_o thus_o answer_v father_n if_o i_o can_v serve_v my_o god_n according_a to_o his_o grace_n and_o mercy_n bestow_v on_o i_o i_o may_v well_o esteem_v myself_o the_o most_o happy_a knight_n in_o the_o world_n but_o be_v a_o grievous_a sinner_n as_o i_o be_o prefer_v too_o often_o my_o own_o pleasure_n before_o his_o glory_n i_o must_v needs_o fail_v as_o other_o man_n do_v to_o my_o no_o little_a grief_n yet_o i_o hope_v know_v my_o own_o defect_n to_o behave_v myself_o better_o then_o heretofore_o i_o have_v do_v humble_o beseech_v you_o good_a father_n not_o to_o fear_v or_o defer_v in_o tell_v i_o what_o you_o best_o think_v i_o ought_v to_o do_v that_o may_v be_v most_o acceptable_a to_o he_o for_o i_o will_v therein_o obey_v you_o to_o my_o uttermost_a power_n ah_o my_o good_a son_n quoth_v he_o you_o do_v enough_o in_o take_v this_o wholesome_a way_n whereby_o i_o hope_v to_o be_v your_o guide_n not_o only_o for_o the_o tranquillity_n of_o your_o country_n but_o also_o for_o the_o good_a of_o many_o soul_n then_o he_o recount_v to_o he_o how_o he_o have_v travel_v to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n where_o he_o have_v converse_v with_o oriana_n and_o by_o her_o consent_n be_v send_v to_o king_n lisuart_n and_o acquaint_v he_o with_o all_o he_o have_v in_o charge_n especial_o the_o trothplight_a marriage_n of_o they_o both_o the_o issue_n whereof_o be_v esplandian_a and_o believe_v i_o child_n quoth_v the_o hermit_n the_o king_n have_v herein_o carry_v himself_o so_o virtuous_o and_o take_v all_o in_o such_o good_a part_n that_o if_o you_o fall_v not_o off_o i_o hope_v to_o unite_v a_o perpetual_a alliance_n between_o you_o now_o you_o may_v divine_v whether_o amadis_n hear_v these_o tiding_n glad_o or_o no_o but_o i_o dare_v assure_v you_o they_o be_v so_o welcome_a to_o he_o as_o he_o have_v no_o power_n to_o dissemble_v his_o inward_a joy_n but_o present_o return_v this_o answer_n to_o the_o hermit_n if_o it_o shall_v please_v the_o king_n to_o accept_v i_o as_o his_o son_n i_o promise_v you_o good_a father_n that_o he_o shall_v find_v i_o so_o tractable_a to_o he_o as_o i_o will_v be_v diligent_a in_o do_v he_o any_o service_n there_o remain_v no_o more_o then_o reply_v the_o hermit_n but_o that_o you_o both_o may_v speak_v together_o therefore_o advise_v with_o yourself_o both_o how_o and_o when_o it_o may_v most_o convenient_o be_v do_v let_v i_o tell_v you_o answer_v amadis_n i_o will_v have_v you_o first_o go_v to_o king_n perion_n my_o father_n and_o tell_v he_o the_o cause_n of_o your_o come_n to_o i_o likewise_o your_o own_o opinion_n that_o king_n lisuart_n will_v now_o accept_v those_o offer_n which_o last_o be_v make_v to_o he_o in_o great_a britain_n on_o our_o behalf_n by_o quedragant_a and_o brian_n the_o moniaste_n concern_v the_o princess_n oriana_n if_o they_o may_v be_v once_o more_o tender_v to_o he_o say_v moreover_o you_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o he_o shall_v find_v he_o reasonable_a and_o a_o prince_n of_o peace_n even_o as_o any_o other_o whatsoever_o in_o the_o world_n and_o you_o may_v tell_v he_o that_o you_o have_v speak_v with_o i_o but_o i_o have_v refer_v all_o to_o his_o disposition_n for_o the_o honour_n of_o god_n say_v the_o good_a old_a man_n i_o pray_v you_o without_o any_o long_o delay_v to_o let_v i_o be_v bring_v where_o he_o be_v father_n reply_v amadis_n myself_o therein_o will_v serve_v as_o a_o guide_n to_o you_o and_o for_o so_o good_a a_o occasion_n upon_o these_o term_n they_o go_v instant_o to_o king_n perion_n who_o be_v advertise_v of_o nascians_n come_n come_v to_o welcome_v he_o but_o behold_v esplandian_a with_o he_o he_o can_v not_o guess_v who_o he_o shall_v be_v only_o he_o appear_v to_o be_v a_o very_a goodly_a creature_n as_o any_o he_o have_v ever_o look_v on_o in_o his_o life_n wherefore_o he_o demand_v of_o the_o hermit_n whether_o he_o be_v his_o son_n or_o no_o sir_n quoth_v he_o he_o be_v partly_o i_o as_o be_v a_o foster_n father_n to_o he_o in_o his_o young_a year_n and_o our_o lord_n bestow_v he_o on_o i_o almost_o miraculous_o it_o be_v very_o true_a answer_v the_o king_n if_o this_o be_v he_o to_o who_o the_o lioness_n give_v suck_v at_o his_o beginning_n as_o i_o have_v often_o hear_v and_o of_o who_o vrganda_fw-la the_o unknown_a have_v foretell_v many_o wounder_n and_o among_o the_o rest_n that_o he_o shall_v be_v the_o cause_n of_o plant_v peace_n and_o amity_n between_o king_n lisuart_n and_o my_o son_n amadis_n which_o i_o pray_v god_n induâ—_n he_o with_o grace_n to_o do_v and_o believe_v i_o see_v such_o fair_a fruit_n be_v to_o fall_v from_o his_o fortune_n he_o well_o deserve_v to_o be_v both_o belove_a and_o esteem_v in_o truth_n answer_v the_o hermit_n this_o be_v he_o of_o who_o you_o speak_v and_o when_o you_o have_v further_a knowledge_n of_o he_o you_o will_v affect_v he_o more_o than_o you_o imagine_v as_o at_o better_a leisure_n i_o shall_v hereafter_o tell_v you_o then_o he_o call_v esplandian_a and_o command_v he_o to_o do_v reverence_n to_o the_o king_n when_o the_o young_a gentle_a man_n set_v his_o knee_n to_o the_o ground_n will_v have_v kiss_v the_o king_n hand_n but_o he_o take_v he_o in_o his_o arm_n say_v gentle_a sir_n you_o be_v so_o fair_a and_o virtuous_o qualify_v that_o such_o as_o see_v you_o or_o have_v ever_o hear_v of_o you_o do_v both_o love_n and_o high_o esteem_v you_o and_o i_o be_o persuade_v you_o will_v prove_v so_o worthy_a a_o man_n that_o knighthood_n be_v very_o desertful_o bestow_v upon_o you_o esplandian_a hear_v himself_o so_o commend_v begin_v to_o grow_v somewhat_o bashful_a thereat_o and_o perceive_v the_o king_n to_o blush_v likewise_o desire_v to_o know_v of_o the_o hermit_n if_o he_o can_v tell_v who_o son_n he_o be_v sir_n say_v nascian_n to_o the_o king_n this_o young_a man_n as_o yet_o know_v not_o any_o thing_n concern_v his_o own_o demand_n and_o as_o for_o myself_o i_o be_o very_o certain_a that_o he_o have_v neither_o father_n or_o mother_n from_o who_o as_o yet_o
the_o ancient_a adage_n grumedan_n answer_v king_n lisuart_n smile_v i_o know_v very_o well_o that_o whosoever_o contest_v with_o you_o in_o matter_n concern_v the_o honour_n of_o amadis_n shall_v find_v work_n enough_o to_o do_v but_o much_o more_o to_o defend_v himself_o if_o extremity_n shall_v question_v the_o case_n by_o weapon_n sir_n say_v amadis_n lord_n grumedan_n have_v reason_n to_o wish_v i_o well_o for_o he_o have_v neither_o friend_n or_o kinsman_n that_o owe_v he_o more_o duty_n and_o obedient_a service_n than_o i_o do_v and_o for_o such_o a_o one_o i_o be_o certain_a he_o will_v acknowledge_v and_o esteem_v i_o by_o this_o time_n king_n perion_n draw_v near_a and_o near_o and_o thereupon_o king_n lisuart_n make_v forth_o to_o meet_v he_o whereof_o amadis_n advertise_v he_o by_o durin_n wherefore_o he_o command_v his_o man_n to_o march_v a_o slow_a pace_n and_o take_v gastiles_a grassandor_n brian_n the_o moniaste_n and_o tiron_n with_o he_o leave_v agraies_z to_o conduct_v the_o troop_n because_o king_n perion_n well_o know_v the_o ill-will_n he_o bear_v to_o king_n lisuart_n and_o fear_v least_o discourteous_a language_n may_v pass_v between_o they_o at_o their_o meeting_n whereby_o the_o purpose_a peace_n shall_v be_v quite_o make_v frustrate_a so_o the_o two_o king_n go_v to_o meet_v each_o other_o give_v the_o spur_n to_o their_o horse_n and_o embrace_v together_o very_a love_o king_n perion_n speak_v thus_o to_o king_n lisuart_n my_o lord_n and_o brother_n i_o think_v your_o armour_n be_v much_o impair_v since_o you_o depart_v from_o the_o camp_n albeit_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v it_o lay_v not_o rust_v in_o your_o armoury_n while_o the_o fight_n last_v between_o your_o man_n and_o i_o and_o for_o aught_o i_o have_v hear_v they_o that_o bring_v it_o thus_o out_o of_o fashion_n have_v receive_v a_o payment_n beyond_o their_o expectation_n and_o little_a to_o their_o like_n so_o they_o have_v answer_v king_n lisuart_n thanks_n be_v give_v therefore_o to_o god_n and_o the_o good_a help_n that_o you_o amadis_n and_o these_o other_o knight_n bring_v i_o in_o so_o urgent_a a_o necessity_n as_o i_o be_o sure_a you_o have_v hear_v already_o in_o good_a faith_n say_v king_n perion_n i_o have_v all_o my_o life-time_n desire_v that_o my_o child_n may_v be_v you_o in_o peace_n and_o true_a amity_n i_o hope_v reply_v king_n lisuart_n that_o so_o they_o shall_v be_v before_o we_o part_n and_o our_o kindness_n never_o to_o fail_v especial_o on_o my_o behalf_n but_o see_v prince_n agraies_z not_o to_o be_v one_o among_o they_o he_o inquire_v express_o for_o he_o have_v understand_v his_o hatred_n towards_o he_o and_o desirous_a to_o reconcile_v he_o and_o make_v he_o his_o friend_n if_o possible_a it_o may_v be_v whereupon_o king_n perion_n make_v answer_v that_o he_o stay_v behind_o as_o a_o conduct_n to_o the_o rest_n of_o the_o army_n which_o follow_v i_o pray_v you_o sir_n say_v king_n lisuart_n that_o he_o may_v be_v send_v for_o because_o i_o purpose_v not_o to_o part_n from_o this_o place_n before_o i_o have_v both_o see_v and_o embrace_v he_o my_o lord_n answer_v amadis_n than_o i_o myself_o will_v go_v for_o he_o it_o be_v well_o advise_v quoth_v king_n lisuart_n because_o he_o will_v do_v more_o for_o you_o than_o any_o other_o whatsoever_o so_o amadis_n ride_v direct_o to_o agray_n who_o he_o meet_v not_o far_o off_o and_o tell_v he_o what_o you_o have_v hear_v already_o earnest_o entreat_v he_o that_o forget_v all_o discontentment_n he_o will_v go_v with_o he_o and_o give_v king_n lisuart_n so_o good_a look_n as_o can_v be_v my_o lord_n and_o cousin_n say_v agray_n you_o know_v that_o my_o like_n or_o dislike_n last_v upon_o your_o pleasure_n and_o i_o hearty_o desire_v that_o the_o succour_n which_o you_o have_v give_v he_o of_o who_o you_o speak_v may_v be_v better_o acknowledge_v than_o all_o the_o better_o acknowledge_v than_o all_o the_o former_a have_v be_v and_o further_o i_o assure_v you_o i_o be_o content_a to_o requite_v all_o the_o wrong_n do_v to_o you_o i_o and_o many_o more_o mere_o offer_v in_o despite_n of_o you_o and_o without_o any_o occasion_n at_o all_o then_o they_o ride_v on_o together_o to_o king_n lisuart_n who_o so_o soon_o as_o he_o see_v agray_n leave_v all_o the_o rest_n go_v to_o embrace_v he_o say_v cousin_n do_v you_o think_v this_o embrace_v as_o dangerous_a to_o i_o as_o that_o be_v which_o you_o give_v i_o on_o the_o day_n of_o our_o last_o be_v together_o before_o god_n sir_n reply_v agray_n i_o hope_v to_o find_v this_o much_o better_a than_o the_o other_o for_o i_o be_v never_o to_o my_o knowledge_n in_o the_o like_a danger_n we_o will_v talk_v thereof_o say_v the_o king_n at_o better_a leisure_n but_o now_o you_o see_v the_o king_n my_o brother_n tarry_v for_o we_o let_v we_o go_v conduct_v he_o to_o lubania_n where_o i_o will_v make_v you_o all_o the_o best_a entertainment_n i_o can_v so_o they_o return_v to_o king_n perion_n and_o take_v the_o way_n towards_o the_o city_n king_n lisuart_n have_v receive_v diverse_a wound_n in_o his_o body_n but_o the_o surgeon_n have_v see_v they_o give_v he_o hope_v of_o speedy_a recovery_n yet_o he_o keep_v his_o bed_n ten_o day_n together_o be_v often_o visit_v by_o the_o prince_n and_o lord_n of_o his_o own_o country_n as_o also_o the_o other_o who_o to_o delight_v he_o have_v almost_o no_o other_o talk_n but_o of_o the_o trick_n and_o stratagem_n of_o archalauâ—_n by_o mean_n whereof_o he_o compass_v his_o purpose_n especial_o when_o he_o carry_v the_o princess_n oriana_n away_o prisoner_n and_o afterwards_n king_n perion_n amadis_n and_o florestan_n by_o the_o subtlety_n of_o dinarda_n also_o in_o what_o sort_n he_o escape_v from_o galaor_n and_o norandell_n feign_v himself_o to_o be_v branfile_v cosen-germaine_a to_o grumedan_n but_o most_o of_o all_o his_o project_n plot_v by_o the_o help_n of_o aravigne_n against_o they_o all_o which_o sure_o have_v prevail_v but_o that_o amadis_n be_v the_o only_a hindrance_n such_o accident_n answer_v king_n lisuart_n do_v often_o come_v to_o pass_v by_o such_o wicked_a wretch_n as_o he_o be_v who_o dare_v endanger_v themselves_o in_o do_v evil_a and_o therein_o make_v their_o most_o delight_n find_v the_o entrance_n sweet_a and_o easy_a only_o by_o the_o instigation_n of_o the_o devil_n who_o deprive_v they_o of_o all_o apprehension_n concern_v what_o dishonour_n may_v happen_v to_o they_o beside_o misery_n of_o life_n which_o make_v death_n much_o more_o welcome_a to_o they_o than_o life_n can_v be_v as_o aravigue_v himself_o have_v now_o some_o cause_n to_o confess_v be_v in_o the_o power_n of_o his_o chief_a enemy_n and_o may_v well_o serve_v as_o a_o example_n to_o all_o other_o that_o be_v to_o be_v tax_v with_o the_o like_a vice_n as_o he_o end_v these_o word_n the_o good_a old_a hermit_n nascian_n come_v to_o they_o who_o have_v soft_o follow_v after_o king_n perion_n and_o find_v the_o prince_n in_o such_o peaceable_a quietness_n praise_v god_n for_o it_o and_o the_o good_a advice_n of_o young_a esplandian_a cause_v amadis_n to_o depart_v so_o speedy_o when_o he_o come_v to_o the_o rescue_n of_o king_n lisuart_n as_o king_n perion_n make_v know_v before_o they_o all_o in_o troth_n say_a king_n lisuart_n i_o will_v glad_o know_v who_o give_v the_o youth_n so_o good_a counsel_n sir_n reply_v esplandian_a my_o father_n nascian_n send_v i_o to_o you_o to_o tell_v you_o what_o he_o have_v conclude_v with_o king_n perion_n but_o i_o can_v not_o find_v you_o in_o the_o camp_n wherefore_o sergill_n &_o i_o pass_v on_o further_a discover_v the_o army_n of_o king_n aravigne_n as_o they_o descend_v down_o the_o mountain_n then_o i_o call_v to_o mind_n what_o i_o hear_v the_o queen_n my_o mistress_n say_v at_o my_o part_n from_o she_o that_o he_o be_v your_o enemy_n and_o fear_v what_o afterward_o happen_v to_o you_o i_o make_v haste_n to_o advertise_v lord_n amadis_n to_o the_o end_n he_o may_v give_v you_o succour_n as_o he_o do_v before_o god_n sweet_a youth_n say_a king_n lisuart_n i_o shall_v not_o while_o i_o live_v forget_v so_o great_a a_o blessing_n happen_v to_o i_o and_o fold_v esplandian_a in_o his_o arm_n sweet_o kiss_v he_o on_o the_o cheek_n at_o that_o time_n king_n gasquilan_n be_v bring_v thither_o in_o a_o litter_n have_v soft_o follow_v as_o be_v unable_a to_o sit_v on_o horseback_n by_o reason_n of_o the_o shrewd_a fall_n he_o have_v when_o he_o will_v needs_o try_v his_o manhood_n against_o amadis_n on_o the_o first_o day_n when_o the_o two_o battle_n meet_v into_o a_o reserve_v chamber_n he_o be_v conduct_v by_o some_o of_o the_o chief_a in_o the_o company_n especial_o amadis_n who_o come_v &_o salute_v he_o say_v
consideration_n shall_v be_v use_v for_o divide_v their_o estate_n &_o good_n amongyou_n as_o for_o myself_o i_o deny_v any_o part_n or_o portion_n belong_v to_o i_o hold_v myself_o sufficient_o satisfy_v if_o i_o can_v compass_v any_o mean_n of_o do_v you_o any_o particular_a pleasure_n or_o service_n when_o they_o that_o be_v not_o mean_o affect_v to_o their_o lady_n hear_v he_o use_v these_o word_n and_o know_v what_o power_n he_o have_v to_o forward_o they_o that_o way_n you_o may_v well_o imagine_v that_o they_o do_v not_o lend_v any_o deaf_a â—are_n to_o such_o a_o please_a motion_n especial_o agraies_z who_o earnest_o entreat_v he_o to_o give_v his_o honourable_a furtherance_n for_o his_o marriage_n with_o the_o fair_a olinda_n bruneo_n with_o melicia_n grasandor_n with_o mabila_fw-la and_o quedragant_a who_o never_o love_v till_o then_o declare_v his_o affection_n to_o grasinda_n say_v i_o now_o sufficient_o understand_v that_o youth_n and_o time_n have_v heretofore_o be_v contrary_a to_o my_o quiet_n have_v then_o no_o other_o care_n but_o for_o the_o manage_n of_o my_o horse_n and_o arm_n but_o at_o this_o instant_n year_n and_o reason_n constrain_v i_o to_o another_o kind_n of_o condition_n so_o that_o if_o it_o like_v madame_fw-fr grasinda_n to_o accept_v i_o as_o her_o husband_n i_o shall_v account_v my_o happiness_n equal_a to_o any_o man_n of_o what_o condition_n soever_o he_o be_v before_o god_n say_v florestan_n i_o be_v once_o determine_v to_o return_v into_o aliemaine_n so_o soon_o as_o the_o business_n concern_v my_o lord_n amadis_n be_v end_v as_o well_o to_o see_v my_o mother_n as_o many_o other_o my_o endear_a friend_n nevertheless_o i_o know_v not_o with_o what_o eye_n i_o observe_v the_o queen_n sardamira_n but_o this_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o if_o i_o can_v compass_v the_o mean_n to_o marry_v she_o i_o shall_v easy_o forget_v my_o intend_a voyage_n and_o all_o thing_n else_o whatsoever_o but_o other_o more_o free_a from_o love_n imperious_a subjection_n have_v their_o mind_n whole_o addict_v to_o follow_v arm_n speak_v in_o a_o quite_o contrary_a language_n desire_v amadis_n to_o employ_v they_o in_o the_o conquest_n of_o aravignes_n kingdom_n the_o country_n belong_v to_o barsinan_n or_o any_o where_o else_o and_o we_o request_v quoth_v they_o no_o other_o part_n of_o booty_n but_o the_o mean_n of_o win_a renown_n honour_n and_o chivalry_n hereupon_o amadis_n return_v they_o answer_v see_v you_o be_v of_o this_o disposition_n with_o the_o good_a like_n of_o the_o company_n i_o will_v make_v a_o present_a division_n on_o quedragant_a i_o bestow_v the_o country_n of_o sansuega_n for_o his_o large_a portion_n in_o marry_v with_o grasinda_n to_o you_o bruneo_n i_o give_v the_o kingdom_n of_o aravigne_n with_o my_o sister_n melicia_n and_o as_o for_o my_o brother_n florestan_n i_o will_v work_v so_o with_o the_o emperor_n that_o he_o shall_v give_v he_o the_o country_n of_o calabria_n with_o the_o queen_n sardamira_n who_o he_o so_o dear_o affect_v as_o for_o my_o lord_n agraies_z and_o grasandor_n they_o be_v thanks_n be_v to_o god_n rich_a and_o mighty_a enough_o by_o mean_n of_o their_o father_n &_o will_v content_v themselves_o as_o i_o think_v to_o enjoy_v those_o beauty_n that_o affect_v they_o what_o else_o remain_v shall_v be_v distribute_v particular_o according_a to_o the_o merit_n of_o every_o man_n so_o soon_o as_o king_n lisuart_n shall_v be_v here_o arrive_v which_o they_o all_o like_v well_o and_o so_o we_o leave_v they_o return_v to_o their_o lodging_n attend_v the_o time_n when_o they_o shall_v go_v and_o converse_v with_o their_o lady_n according_a to_o their_o wont_a custom_n chap._n xxvi_o how_o bruneo_n de_fw-fr bonno_fw-la mer_n and_o branfill_n be_v appoint_v to_o journey_n into_o gaul_n to_o fetch_v the_o queen_n elysena_n and_o galaor_n and_o of_o those_o adventure_n that_o happen_v to_o they_o in_o their_o return_v back_o again_o some_o few_o day_n after_o that_o k._n perion_n and_o the_o other_o knight_n be_v come_v to_o the_o enclose_a isle_n agraies_n brunco_n and_o they_o that_o have_v hope_n of_o speedy_a marriage_n fear_v lest_o the_o absence_n of_o the_o queen_n elysena_n and_o galaor_n may_v cause_v a_o further_o defer_v of_o that_o long_o desire_a day_n come_v and_o humble_o request_v king_n perion_n that_o he_o will_v send_v for_o they_o whereto_o he_o present_o yield_v whereupon_o bruneo_n make_v first_o tender_v of_o his_o service_n say_v sir_n i_o humble_o entreat_v you_o that_o none_o other_o than_o my_o brother_n and_o i_o may_v have_v this_o charge_n for_o otherwise_o you_o shall_v do_v we_o wrong_n well_o then_o answer_v the_o king_n smile_v to_o himself_o if_o i_o shall_v grant_v your_o own_o request_n i_o be_o persuade_v you_o will_v more_o glad_o keep_v company_n with_o melicia_n then_o undertake_v so_o long_a a_o journey_n from_o she_o in_o good_a faith_n sir_n reply_v bruneo_n to_o be_v always_o near_o she_o be_v the_o only_a happiness_n i_o can_v desire_v notwithstanding_o i_o be_o willing_a to_o go_v for_o the_o queen_n and_o galaor_n only_o in_o my_o earnest_a affection_n to_o do_v they_o service_n by_o my_o faith_n say_v angriote_n you_o must_v not_o perform_v this_o voyage_n without_o my_o company_n why_o then_o quoth_v the_o king_n go_v you_o all_o three_o and_o heaven_n grant_v that_o you_o may_v find_v my_o son_n in_o better_a estate_n then_o when_o i_o leave_v he_o sir_n answer_v ysanio_n some_o few_o day_n since_o certain_a merchant_n come_v from_o gaul_n give_v i_o credible_a assurance_n that_o he_o be_v well_o recover_v because_o they_o have_v see_v he_o complain_v only_o that_o his_o countenance_n be_v as_o yet_o pale_a and_o wan_a by_o reason_n of_o his_o long_a sickness_n these_o news_n be_v high_o please_v to_o the_o king_n and_o all_o the_o company_n in_o regard_n whereof_o bruneo_n and_o his_o two_o other_o friend_n take_v ship_v the_o next_o morning_n and_o sail_v with_o such_o prosperous_a wind_n that_o in_o few_o day_n after_o they_o land_v where_o the_o queen_n then_o lay_v of_o who_o they_o be_v most_o gracious_o entertain_v especial_o by_o galaor_n because_o he_o long_v to_o hear_v tiding_n from_o his_o brother_n and_o other_o friend_n and_o as_o he_o embrace_v they_o with_o the_o tear_n trickle_v down_o his_o cheek_n he_o say_v by_o my_o faith_n my_o good_a lord_n misfortune_n have_v so_o long_o keep_v i_o company_n that_o consider_v what_o injury_n she_o have_v do_v i_o in_o withhold_a i_o all_o this_o while_n from_o you_o and_o the_o exercise_n of_o arm_n it_o have_v be_v well_o near_o a_o thousand_o death_n to_o i_o my_o lord_n quoth_v bruneo_n we_o have_v bring_v you_o such_o news_n as_o will_v make_v a_o sufficient_a satisfaction_n for_o all_o the_o anguish_n you_o have_v endure_v so_o he_o declare_v before_o the_o queen_n the_o encounter_n and_o battle_n between_o the_o king_n perion_n and_o lisuart_n what_o great_a danger_n and_o peril_n they_o be_v in_o by_o the_o sudden_a onset_n of_o king_n aravigne_n and_o archalaus_n and_o last_o of_o all_o the_o league_n of_o love_n and_o amity_n combine_v on_o both_o side_n and_o the_o several_a marriage_n consult_v and_o agree_v upon_o hereat_o galaor_n be_v somewhat_o amaze_v have_v never_o hear_v any_o thing_n of_o such_o attempt_n and_o answer_v bruneo_n thus_o be_v it_o possible_a that_o my_o noble_a lord_n king_n lisuart_n shall_v be_v in_o such_o extremity_n and_o i_o not_o near_o he_o upon_o my_o soul_n i_o must_v now_o confess_v that_o fortune_n love_v i_o much_o better_a than_o ever_o she_o do_v for_o have_v i_o not_o be_v sick_a whatsoever_o duty_n i_o owe_v to_o the_o king_n my_o father_n i_o shall_v have_v make_v no_o spare_a of_o my_o life_n to_o succour_v the_o other_o yet_o it_o have_v fall_v out_o worse_o for_o i_o if_o in_o the_o time_n of_o my_o sickness_n i_o have_v receive_v any_o certain_a tiding_n of_o this_o matter_n undoubted_o it_o have_v be_v my_o death_n to_o fail_v he_o in_o a_o necessity_n so_o urgent_a it_o be_v much_o better_o say_v bruneo_n that_o all_o thing_n be_v pass_v in_o so_o good_a order_n then_o take_v he_o by_o the_o hand_n thus_o he_o proceed_v i_o receive_v charge_n from_o my_o lord_n amadis_n to_o do_v his_o re-commendation_n to_o you_o and_o to_o desire_v you_o that_o you_o will_v cheer_v up_o and_o recreate_v your_o spirit_n in_o the_o best_a manner_n you_o can_v devise_v for_o he_o be_v mind_v if_o you_o think_v it_o so_o convenient_a to_o have_v you_o join_v in_o marriage_n with_o queen_n briolania_n so_o soon_o as_o you_o shall_v be_v arrive_v there_o and_o we_o be_v express_o send_v from_o king_n perion_n to_o conduct_v the_o queen_n to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n where_o he_o attend_v her_o come_n with_o a_o goodly_a train_n of_o
extraordinary_o joyful_a as_o triumph_v in_o the_o very_o high_a happiness_n the_o world_n can_v yield_v she_o and_o the_o prince_n her_o son_n with_o the_o three_o knight_n come_v near_o unto_o she_o to_o kiss_v her_o hand_n which_o she_o will_v not_o suffer_v but_o embrace_v they_o very_o gracious_o declare_v no_o mean_a thankfulness_n for_o her_o happy_a fortune_n afterward_o they_o convey_v she_o into_o a_o rich_a litter_n purposely_o bring_v for_o her_o journey_n and_o so_o conduct_v she_o to_o the_o palace_n in_o most_o royal_a manner_n where_o she_o be_v no_o soon_o alight_v but_o she_o command_v the_o duke_n to_o be_v bring_v before_o she_o as_o according_o it_z be_v perform_v and_o albeit_o she_o have_v resolve_v with_o her_o thought_n not_o to_o execute_v any_o revenge_n upon_o he_o but_o even_o in_o mere_a pity_n to_o forget_v and_o forgive_v all_o yet_o consider_v what_o shameful_a wrong_n she_o have_v suffer_v and_o the_o murder_n of_o the_o king_n her_o husband_n so_o fresh_a in_o her_o soul_n she_o command_v he_o present_o to_o the_o â—ibbet_n but_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n be_v not_o therewith_o content_v and_o therefore_o in_o most_o gracious_a and_o modest_a manner_n tell_v she_o that_o they_o never_o take_v any_o prisoner_n to_o mercy_n to_o who_o afterwards_n they_o use_v any_o molestation_n wherefore_o they_o desire_v she_o to_o contain_v her_o purpose_n till_o their_o departure_n and_o then_o to_o do_v what_o she_o think_v fit_v and_o as_o her_o council_n shall_v best_o advise_v she_o require_v also_o favour_n for_o their_o departure_n she_o fearful_a to_o offend_v such_o honourable_a &_o high_a deserve_a friend_n return_v this_o answer_n nay_o my_o lord_n think_v not_o but_o i_o will_v do_v whatsoever_o you_o command_v i_o yet_o notwithstanding_o you_o must_v needs_o grant_v i_o to_o stay_v here_o with_o i_o eight_o or_o ten_o day_n more_o in_o which_o time_n i_o hope_v to_o compass_v the_o coronation_n of_o my_o son_n and_o then_o to_o send_v he_o along_o with_o you_o to_o lord_n amadis_n if_o you_o will_v but_o honour_v i_o so_o much_o as_o to_o be_v his_o convoy_n thither_o madame_fw-fr quoth_v they_o we_o be_v all_o herewith_o hearty_o content_v hereupon_o she_o send_v present_o to_o one_o of_o the_o master_n of_o the_o household_n give_v he_o charge_n to_o see_v all_o thing_n fit_v in_o readiness_n as_o be_v belong_v to_o such_o a_o solemnity_n and_o in_o he_o there_o want_v not_o any_o diligence_n the_o day_n of_o triumph_n be_v come_v the_o young_a king_n accompany_v with_o the_o prince_n of_o his_o blood_n the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n &_o multitude_n of_o noble_a personage_n more_o ride_v majestical_o to_o the_o cathedral_n church_n where_o they_o hear_v solemn_a and_o divine_a service_n afterwards_o he_o be_v conduct_v to_o a_o goodly_a theatre_n most_o magnificent_o adorn_v and_o there_o by_o sound_n of_o trumpet_n and_o voice_n of_o the_o herald_n he_o be_v open_o proclaim_v king_n he_o throw_v much_o gold_n and_o silver_n among_o the_o people_n cry_v three_o several_a time_n largesse_n largesse_n largesse_n give_v by_o the_o most_o mighty_a and_o magnanimous_a prince_n garinter_n king_n of_o dacia_n as_o four_o of_o the_o chief_a duke_n in_o the_o kingdom_n conduct_v he_o to_o the_o place_n where_o the_o royal_a feast_n be_v prepare_v the_o trumpet_n and_o clarion_n sound_v on_o all_o side_n so_o that_o for_o the_o space_n of_o three_o whole_a day_n and_o night_n together_o the_o people_n cease_v not_o from_o make_v bonfire_n and_o other_o sign_n of_o joyful_a triumph_v as_o also_o the_o nobility_n of_o the_o court_n have_v mask_n tourney_n dance_n and_o such_o like_a pastime_n which_o have_v continue_v much_o long_o if_o angriote_n and_o his_o companion_n will_v have_v stay_v there_o but_o they_o earnest_o importune_v the_o queen_n to_o licence_v their_o departure_n which_o much_o against_o her_o mind_n she_o be_v enforce_v to_o grant_v and_o before_o their_o embarque_a thus_o she_o speak_v to_o they_o noble_a gentleman_n although_o it_o be_v impossible_a for_o i_o in_o any_o duty_n to_o requite_v what_o you_o have_v do_v for_o i_o without_o any_o merit_n at_o all_o on_o my_o own_o behalf_n yet_o be_v so_o fall_v out_o at_o this_o season_n that_o run_v into_o a_o far_a debt_n i_o be_o to_o solicit_v you_o with_o a_o second_o request_n and_o wherein_o i_o desire_v you_o not_o to_o deny_v i_o you_o know_v very_o well_o that_o i_o never_o see_v lord_n amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n for_o who_o sake_n you_o do_v partly_o as_o i_o imagine_v undertake_v this_o long_a voyage_n which_o have_v fall_v out_o most_o fortunate_a to_o i_o and_o to_o your_o endless_a honour_n for_o ever_o now_o i_o have_v not_o any_o thing_n more_o dear_a in_o esteem_n than_o the_o new_a create_a king_n my_o son_n who_o as_o i_o have_v already_o tell_v you_o i_o desire_v to_o send_v to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n to_o live_v among_o so_o many_o good_a knight_n as_o be_v there_o until_o he_o come_v to_o year_n fit_a for_o knighthood_n hope_v that_o a_o novel_a kind_n of_o breed_v there_o will_v high_o advantage_v he_o and_o that_o then_o lord_n amadis_n will_v deal_v so_o honourable_o with_o he_o as_o to_o bestow_v knighthood_n on_o he_o with_o his_o own_o hand_n wherefore_o once_o more_o i_o entreat_v you_o to_o take_v he_o with_o you_o and_o deliver_v he_o to_o lord_n amadis_n as_o a_o present_a from_o i_o madame_fw-fr answer_v bruneo_n i_o faithful_o promise_v you_o that_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n i_o will_v perform_v it_o and_o further_o i_o dare_v assure_v that_o he_o will_v be_v very_o welcome_a thither_o take_v order_n then_o for_o his_o equipage_n because_o we_o will_v aboard_o to_o morrow_n the_o wind_n now_o sit_v so_o prosperous_o for_o us._n hereupon_o the_o queen_n have_v fit_v all_o thing_n necessary_a for_o her_o son_n with_o a_o very_a honourable_a train_n conduct_v he_o to_o the_o ship_n and_o there_o commit_v he_o to_o god_n and_o the_o knight_n love_v care_n away_o they_o sail_v discover_v in_o few_o day_n the_o coast_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n but_o before_o they_o land_v they_o send_v to_o amadis_n to_o let_v he_o understand_v that_o the_o king_n of_o dacia_n be_v in_o their_o company_n be_v purposely_o send_v thither_o to_o he_o and_o to_o remain_v under_o his_o government_n which_o cause_v amadis_n immediate_o to_o take_v horse_n and_o accompany_v with_o many_o of_o the_o knight_n conduct_v he_o to_o the_o lodging_n of_o king_n perion_n chap._n xxviii_o how_o king_n lisuart_n his_o queen_n brisena_n and_o their_o daughter_n leonora_n depart_v from_o vindilisore_n to_o go_v for_o the_o enclose_v isle_n according_a as_o it_o be_v conclude_v on_o at_o their_o set_n from_o lubania_n not_o long_o since_o it_o be_v tell_v you_o that_o the_o same_o day_n as_o king_n lisuart_n come_v to_o his_o queen_n he_o acquaint_v she_o with_o his_o promise_n make_v to_o amadis_n and_o some_o other_o beside_o entreat_v she_o likewise_o most_o earnest_o to_o take_v order_n for_o all_o thing_n fit_v she_o own_o preparation_n and_o her_o daughter_n leonoraâ—whom_n â—whom_z he_o have_v affiance_v by_o his_o word_n to_o the_o emperor_n and_o that_o they_o may_v set_v away_o the_o next_o week_n follow_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n he_o send_v to_o galuanes_n and_o madâ—sima_fw-la to_o come_v to_o bear_v he_o company_n in_o this_o vaoyage_n as_o according_o they_o do_v soon_o after_o they_o set_v on_o forward_o and_o at_o the_o end_n of_o eight_o day_n come_v within_o less_o than_o four_o league_n of_o the_o palace_n of_o apolidon_n whereof_o when_o king_n perion_n and_o the_o rest_n be_v advertise_v they_o mount_v on_o horse_n back_o with_o the_o lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n ride_v not_o far_o before_o they_o meet_v they_o many_o embrace_n past_o on_o either_o side_n but_o amadis_n and_o galaor_n alight_v so_o soon_o as_o they_o come_v to_o king_n lisuart_n only_o to_o kiss_v his_o hand_n which_o he_o will_v not_o suffer_v but_o embrace_v they_o in_o his_o arm_n desire_v themto_o mount_v themselves_o again_o king_n perion_n who_o come_v one_o of_o hindemost_a give_v the_o spur_n to_o his_o horse_n and_o gallop_v to_o meet_v king_n lasuart_n who_o come_v in_o the_o like_a manner_n towards_o he_o and_o they_o both_o embrace_v very_o love_o together_o in_o the_o mean_a space_n oriana_n go_v to_o the_o queen_n her_o mother_n and_o do_v she_o very_o humble_a reverence_n she_o entertain_v she_o so_o gracious_o as_o no_o woman_n live_v can_v do_v more_o as_o the_o queen_n elisena_n briolanta_n sardamira_n and_o all_o the_o other_o lady_n salute_v each_o other_o the_o emperor_n arquesill_n come_v and_o alight_v from_o his_o horse_n to_o kiss_v and_o welcome_v they_o then_o the_o knight_n of_o great_a britain_n go_v among_o
but_o if_o i_o meet_v with_o repulse_n other_o have_v have_v the_o like_a fortune_n before_o i_o madame_fw-fr answer_v amadis_n it_o appear_v to_o i_o that_o defect_n of_o beauty_n shall_v no_o way_n be_v your_o hindrance_n much_o less_o any_o want_n of_o good_a will_n so_o that_o if_o you_o like_v to_o believe_v i_o you_o may_v pass_v they_o before_o any_o other_o who_o by_o this_o mean_n may_v well_o be_v relieve_v by_o you_o and_o spare_v their_o labour_n in_o attempt_v entrance_n grasinda_n imagine_v that_o amadis_n speak_v as_o he_o think_v defer_v no_o further_o but_o blessing_n herself_o with_o the_o sign_n of_o the_o cross_n go_v on_o direct_o to_o the_o first_o degree_n which_o easy_o she_o ascend_v but_o when_o she_o come_v to_o that_o of_o marble_n she_o be_v repulse_v back_o so_o rude_o that_o she_o lie_v along_o upon_o the_o ground_n unable_a to_o move_v either_o hand_n or_o foot_n which_o quedragant_a behold_n run_v to_o she_o and_o lift_v she_o up_o gentle_o in_o his_o arm_n not_o without_o much_o pity_v her_o estate_n albeit_o he_o be_v well_o assure_v that_o his_o infirmity_n will_v turn_v to_o nothing_o nevertheless_o such_o be_v his_o dear_a affection_n to_o she_o as_o he_o most_o misdoubt_v she_o own_o danger_n by_o conceit_n agray_n who_o all_o this_o while_n stand_v talk_v with_o olinda_n speak_v thus_o unto_o she_o fair_a beauty_n though_o madam_n grasinda_n have_v have_v such_o ill_a success_n yet_o you_o may_v revenge_v her_o wrong_n &_o therefore_o never_o fear_v but_o proceed_v on_o bold_o so_o kiss_v she_o he_o take_v she_o by_o the_o hand_n and_o conduct_v she_o very_o near_o to_o the_o step_n of_o copper_n she_o pass_v it_o as_o easy_o as_o grasinda_n have_v do_v before_o she_o but_o as_o the_o one_o be_v beat_v back_o ween_v to_o get_v over_o the_o marble_n stair_n so_o the_o other_o find_v no_o better_a fortune_n but_o be_v sudden_o surprise_v by_o the_o tress_n of_o her_o hair_n and_o throw_v to_o the_o ground_n very_o disgraceful_o by_o mean_n whereof_o melicia_n advance_v herself_o and_o even_o as_o if_o her_o heart_n and_o foot_n have_v fly_v together_o she_o pass_v over_o the_o two_o foremost_a stair_n whereby_o they_o which_o observe_v it_o be_v very_o persuade_v that_o this_o adventure_n be_v only_o dedicate_v to_o she_o and_o to_o none_o other_o now_o begin_v oriana_n to_o grow_v very_o suspicious_a which_o last_v but_o a_o little_a while_n for_o very_o soon_o after_o she_o be_v worse_o repulse_v than_o any_o of_o the_o former_a and_o so_o shake_v that_o bruneo_n think_v she_o very_o to_o be_v dead_a begin_v to_o grieve_v very_o extreme_o notwithstanding_o they_o that_o be_v well_o acquaint_v with_o the_o sight_n of_o such_o accident_n do_v nothing_o else_o but_o laugh_n know_v for_o a_o certain_a that_o these_o fear_n be_v but_o sign_n of_o better_a assurance_n there_o remain_v now_o no_o more_o of_o the_o four_o lady_n to_o gain_v by_o proof_n the_o supremacy_n of_o beauty_n for_o entrance_n into_o the_o enchant_a chamber_n but_o only_o oriana_n and_o she_o stand_v somewhat_o near_o to_o amadis_n smile_v thus_o he_o speak_v to_o she_o madam_n i_o know_v well_o enough_o that_o this_o honour_n be_v only_o due_a to_o you_o and_o many_o time_n i_o have_v assure_v your_o of_o it_o therefore_o pursue_v you_o fortunate_a promise_n and_o stand_v in_o dread_n of_o no_o danger_n whatsoever_o at_o these_o word_n he_o leave_v the_o princess_n and_o she_o proceed_v unto_o the_o stair_n pass_v they_o all_o without_o any_o difficulty_n but_o when_o she_o draw_v near_o to_o the_o door_n entrance_n she_o seem_v to_o feel_v a_o infinite_a number_n of_o arm_n and_o hand_n which_o very_o strong_o and_o main_o resist_v she_o nevertheless_o she_o be_v not_o a_o jot_n discourage_v but_o defend_v herself_o virtuous_o turn_v every_o way_n to_o any_o resistance_n and_o in_o mere_a despite_n of_o any_o impeachment_n make_v free_v her_o passage_n yet_o much_o out_o of_o breath_n but_o when_o she_o can_v no_o long_o sustain_v herself_o the_o hand_n which_o first_o favour_v amadis_n as_o you_o have_v already_o hear_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o second_o book_n draw_v she_o pleasant_o in_o then_o a_o infinite_a of_o human_a voice_n be_v hear_v sing_v so_o loud_o as_o they_o be_v easy_o understand_v bless_a be_v the_o arrival_n of_o that_o only_a and_o excellent_a lady_n none_o the_o like_a since_o grimanesa_n and_o yet_o go_v beyond_o she_o in_o all_o beauty_n in_o regard_n whereof_o she_o be_v worthy_a of_o the_o most_o valiant_a knight_n that_o ever_o bare_a arm_n this_o hundred_o year_n and_o more_o with_o who_o she_o may_v here_o henceforward_o liâ—e_z at_o her_o own_o pleasure_n according_a as_o best_a shall_v seem_v to_o herself_o instant_o the_o chamber_n door_n fly_v open_a and_o oriana_n enter_v thereinto_o so_o high_o satisfy_v as_o the_o command_n of_o the_o whole_a world_n can_v not_o more_o content_v she_o which_o when_o ysanio_n the_o governor_n of_o the_o isle_n perceive_v he_o plain_o publish_v before_o they_o all_o this_o day_n be_v the_o consummation_n of_o the_o enchantment_n which_o apolidon_n leave_v here_o to_o perpetuate_v his_o memory_n but_o see_v this_o lady_n have_v enter_v the_o chamber_n all_o other_o may_v follow_v without_o any_o hindrance_n hereupon_o all_o the_o rest_n as_o well_o knight_n â—s_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n follow_v in_o after_o she_o and_o there_o behold_v all_o the_o singularity_n which_o have_v be_v already_o relate_v to_o you_o in_o the_o begin_n of_o this_o four_o book_n about_o which_o they_o spend_v so_o long_o please_a time_n as_o they_o quite_o forget_v when_o they_o shall_v go_v to_o dinner_n but_o the_o master_n of_o the_o household_n come_v to_o king_n perion_n and_o tell_v he_o that_o their_o meat_n be_v near_o spoil_v wherefore_o he_o take_v oriana_n by_o the_o hand_n and_o lead_v she_o into_o the_o great_a dine_a hale_n where_o a_o royal_a feast_n be_v ready_a for_o they_o there_o they_o sit_v down_o at_o each_o table_n according_a as_o the_o master_n of_o the_o ceremony_n call_v they_o by_o name_n and_o be_v serve_v with_o the_o most_o exquisite_a cheer_n that_o can_v be_v possible_o devise_v no_o soon_o be_v the_o table_n withdraw_v but_o they_o fall_v to_o dance_v and_o so_o spend_v out_o the_o day_n till_o they_o cover_v for_o supper_n which_o be_v end_v mask_n and_o mummery_n come_v in_o continue_v so_o long_o among_o the_o lady_n till_o the_o queen_n of_o great_a britain_n and_o gaul_n withdraw_v the_o new_a marry_a couple_n amadis_n have_v prepare_v his_o lodging_n in_o the_o defend_v chamber_n where_o he_o mean_v to_o rest_v with_o his_o long_a love_a ortana_n the_o like_a preparation_n be_v make_v for_o the_o empress_n and_o the_o other_o bride_n in_o the_o mean_a while_n amadis_n disrobe_v himself_o to_o meet_v with_o she_o in_o lovely_a embrace_n who_o he_o have_v so_o long_a time_n desire_v and_o by_o infinite_a travail_n dear_o deserve_v and_o be_v now_o alone_o by_o themselves_o no_o doubt_n but_o they_o make_v proof_n of_o the_o great_a delight_n love_n can_v afford_v which_o fear_n have_v keep_v they_o from_o long_o before_o and_o if_o they_o be_v well_o please_v we_o must_v needs_o think_v no_o less_o of_o brunco_n and_o melicia_n and_o also_o of_o the_o other_o amorous_a combatant_n display_v now_o their_o colour_n in_o the_o face_n of_o venus_n chap._n xxxi_o how_o vrganda_fw-la the_o unknown_a reveal_v before_o they_o all_o such_o matter_n as_o she_o long_a time_n have_v foretell_v before_o they_o happen_v and_o how_o she_o take_v she_o leave_v of_o amadis_n as_o also_o of_o all_o the_o other_o company_n to_o return_v whence_o she_o come_v after_o that_o the_o triumph_n and_o feast_n be_v overpast_v which_o continue_v for_o the_o space_n of_o eight_o day_n together_o vrganda_fw-la the_o unknown_a desirous_a to_o return_v home_o to_o her_o own_o dwell_n desire_v the_o knight_n lady_n and_o gentlewoman_n to_o meet_v on_o the_o morrow_n follow_v in_o the_o great_a hall_n of_o the_o palace_n to_o the_o end_n that_o before_o her_o departure_n she_o may_v impart_v some_o matter_n to_o they_o which_o as_o yet_o they_o never_o understand_v and_o for_o the_o apt_a way_n the_o next_o day_n follow_v after_o dinner_n be_v end_v and_o the_o table_n take_v away_o in_o the_o midst_n of_o the_o whole_a assembly_n she_o call_v the_o two_o young_a gentleman_n or_o squire_n which_o come_v with_o she_o in_o her_o frigate_n and_o take_v they_o by_o the_o hand_n direct_v herself_o to_o the_o company_n in_o general_a thus_o she_o begin_v lord_n and_o fair_a lady_n i_o know_v long_a time_n ago_o and_o without_o the_o advice_n or_o help_v of_o any_o mortal_a man_n that_o this_o meeting_n shall_v be_v here_o in_o this_o place_n after_o the_o pass_a
whosoever_o adventer_n it_o shall_v perish_v without_o any_o remedy_n and_o for_o as_o much_o say_v she_o to_o amadis_n as_o you_o detain_v in_o prison_n that_o wicked_a wretch_n archalaus_n surname_v the_o enchanter_n who_o at_o all_o time_n have_v practise_v to_o work_v you_o mischief_n and_o will_v hereafter_o attempt_v the_o like_a behold_v here_o be_v two_o ring_n the_o one_o for_o you_o and_o the_o other_o for_o madam_n oriana_n the_o virtue_n of_o they_o be_v such_o as_o they_o that_o have_v they_o or_o wear_v they_o none_o of_o his_o enchantment_n can_v hurt_v they_o or_o any_o in_o their_o company_n so_o be_v as_o he_o continue_v in_o captivity_n and_o therefore_o let_v i_o advise_v you_o to_o have_v he_o straight_o keep_v and_o in_o a_o strong_a cage_n of_o iron_n where_o he_o may_v be_v see_v of_o all_o to_o the_o end_n that_o live_v in_o such_o misery_n he_o may_v die_v a_o thousand_o time_n a_o day_n for_o death_n be_v much_o more_o cruel_a in_o so_o prolong_v a_o man_n life_n then_o when_o he_o quick_o make_v a_o end_n of_o he_o in_o a_o moment_n madam_n answer_v amadis_n i_o well_o perceive_v that_o you_o deprive_v i_o of_o all_o hope_n of_o ever_o satisfy_v the_o favour_n that_o i_o have_v receive_v from_o you_o and_o which_o day_n by_o day_n you_o still_o heap_n upon_o i_o lord_n amadis_n quoth_v she_o you_o do_v so_o much_o for_o i_o when_o by_o your_o mean_n i_o receive_v my_o friend_n from_o the_o castle_n at_o the_o causey_n where_o you_o give_v knighthood_n to_o your_o brother_n galaor_n as_o i_o hold_v myself_o sufficient_o recompense_v for_o all_o that_o i_o have_v do_v or_o can_v do_v hereafter_o in_o your_o behalf_n have_v thus_o speak_v she_o take_v she_o leave_v of_o the_o whole_a company_n and_o mount_v upon_o a_o palfrey_n bring_v thither_o ready_a for_o she_o she_o ride_v to_o the_o port_n where_o the_o two_o dwarf_n await_v her_o come_n thither_o do_v all_o the_o knight_n conduct_v she_o until_o she_o enter_v into_o her_o frigate_n which_o sudden_o be_v wrap_v in_o so_o black_a a_o cloud_n as_o they_o lose_v the_o fight_n of_o she_o and_o of_o the_o serpent_n also_o which_o lie_v hover_v half_o a_o league_n off_o and_o show_v not_o itself_o till_o three_o day_n after_o but_o the_o darkness_n be_v vanish_v away_o they_o behold_v it_o in_o the_o same_o place_n where_o vrganda_fw-la leave_v it_o at_o the_o first_o so_o the_o knight_n â—…urning_v to_o the_o palace_n of_o apolidon_n continue_v out_o their_o feast_n which_o last_v yet_o eight_o day_n long_o in_o the_o mean_a while_n the_o emperor_n arquisil_n send_v to_o prepare_v the_o ship_n which_o his_o predecessor_n patin_n bring_v with_o his_o army_n to_o vindilasore_n and_o they_o be_v come_v thither_o his_o people_n be_v impark_v and_o the_o next_o day_n follow_v for_o the_o earnest_n desire_v he_o have_v to_o be_v at_o rome_n there_o to_o be_v lawful_o crown_v he_o go_v aboard_o with_o his_o empress_n florestan_n and_o the_o queen_n sardamira_n the_o wind_n sit_v fair_o for_o they_o the_o weigh_v anchor_n and_o hoist_a sail_n so_o that_o in_o short_a while_n they_o be_v a_o great_a way_n off_o from_o the_o coast_n of_o britain_n &_o cross_v the_o strait_n of_o gibraltare_n enter_v into_o the_o levant_n sea_n where_o we_o will_v leave_v they_o sail_v return_v to_o king_n lisuart_n and_o the_o rest_n in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n the_o more_o part_n whereof_o prepare_v themselves_o for_o the_o kingdom_n of_o aravigne_n but_o other_o more_o affect_v their_o ease_n make_v account_n of_o repair_v home_o to_o their_o own_o house_n especial_o king_n lisuart_n nevertheless_o before_o he_o dislodge_v thence_o know_v well_o how_o faithful_a king_n cildadan_n have_v be_v to_o he_o so_o long_o as_o all_o his_o serious_a affair_n endure_v he_o do_v the_o part_n of_o a_o most_o magnanimous_a and_o bountiful_a prince_n towards_o he_o and_o before_o all_o they_o of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n remit_v the_o tribute_n he_o pay_v he_o to_o the_o loss_n of_o many_o worthy_a knight_n heart_n that_o have_v former_o serve_v he_o more_o by_o constraint_n than_o any_o inclination_n of_o good_a will_n so_o take_v leave_n of_o they_o all_o he_o return_v home_o to_o his_o country_n and_o the_o same_o day_n they_o remain_v there_o with_o amadis_n as_o well_o for_o the_o purpose_a war_n in_o sansuega_n as_o elsewhere_o hold_v a_o council_n wherein_o be_v decree_v that_o don_n quedragant_a bruneo_n de_fw-fr bonne_fw-fr mer_n agraies_n angriote_n d'_fw-fr estravaus_n and_o brian_n the_o moniaste_n shall_v go_v together_o with_o they_o that_o be_v leave_v of_o the_o scot_n irish_a and_o spanish_a by_o who_o help_n the_o country_n of_o aravigne_n and_o sansuega_n be_v neighbour_n and_o butt_v one_o upon_o another_o may_v be_v the_o soon_o conquer_v and_o because_o the_o country_n of_o the_o profound_a isle_n confine_v on_o the_o kingdom_n of_o sobradisa_n galaor_n shall_v grant_v supply_n of_o victual_n and_o passage_n to_o his_o cousin_n dragonis_n and_o his_o army_n which_o consist_v of_o gaul_n and_o bohemian_n with_o the_o people_n that_o galuanes_n can_v bring_v from_o the_o isle_n of_o mongoza_n hereupon_o such_o as_o be_v name_v and_o set_v down_o for_o the_o war_n take_v ship_v on_o the_o six_o day_n follow_v and_o the_o rest_n return_v home_o to_o their_o country_n king_n perion_n to_o gaul_n king_n cildadan_n to_o his_o queen_n and_o gastille_fw-mi to_o constantinople_n but_o amadis_n and_o grasandor_n keep_v themselves_o at_o the_o enclose_v isle_n with_o oriana_n melicia_n grasinda_n mabila_fw-la esplandian_a and_o the_o king_n of_o dacia_n in_o expectation_n of_o news_n from_o they_o that_o be_v go_v thence_o with_o so_o great_a a_o power_n chap._n xxxii_o how_o amadis_n go_v away_o alone_o to_o revenge_v the_o knight_n loss_n who_o a_o lady_n have_v bring_v dead_a in_o a_o small_a bark_n and_o of_o that_o which_o happen_v to_o he_o amadis_n and_o grasandor_n void_a as_o it_o appear_v to_o they_o of_o all_o trouble_n or_o offence_n have_v they_o in_o their_o company_n who_o they_o most_o esteem_v take_v no_o other_o care_n but_o how_o to_o spend_v their_o time_n in_o all_o pleasure_n and_o delight_n but_o fortune_n utter_a enemy_n to_o any_o man_n ease_n and_o quiet_a when_o she_o like_v to_o play_v her_o change_a prank_n have_v prepare_v a_o new_a occasion_n for_o they_o of_o sorrow_n and_o sadness_n as_o present_o you_o shall_v understand_v one_o day_n among_o other_o when_o these_o two_o knight_n be_v go_v to_o hunt_v the_o hart_n as_o amadis_n hold_v his_o hound_n in_o a_o leash_n for_o his_o best_a advantage_n of_o the_o game_n he_o espy_v a_o far_o off_o from_o the_o coast_n a_o small_a bark_n on_o the_o sea_n yet_o make_v towards_o land_n &_o imagine_v it_o shall_v have_v some_o strange_a occasion_n therein_o he_o descend_v down_o the_o rock_n to_o see_v what_o may_v ensue_v but_o before_o he_o can_v go_v low_a enough_o the_o bark_n be_v close_o at_o the_o shore_n and_o a_o lady_n come_v forth_o thereof_o and_o one_o mariner_n who_o with_o much_o labour_n draw_v forth_o a_o dead_a knight_n yet_o whole_o arm_v amadis_n make_v a_o stay_n somewhat_o short_a of_o they_o to_o try_v what_o will_v ensue_v of_o this_o sad_a beginning_n hide_v himself_o behind_o a_o â—ush_n for_o his_o better_a shelter_n and_o long_o he_o have_v not_o tarry_v there_o but_o he_o see_v the_o mariner_n and_o the_o lady_n lay_v the_o knight_n along_o upon_o the_o sand_n place_v his_o shield_n under_o his_o head_n this_o cause_v amadis_n to_o conceal_v â—…lse_o no_o long_o but_o go_v towards_o they_o the_o lady_n present_o know_v he_o whereupon_o sudden_o throw_v herself_o at_o his_o foot_n and_o fountain_n of_o tear_n flow_v from_o hiâ—_n eye_n she_o speak_v thus_o alas_o lord_n amadis_n take_v pity_n on_o a_o poor_a woman_n and_o for_o the_o honour_n of_o knighthood_n give_v her_o succour_n for_o i_o be_o she_o that_o first_o lay_v hand_n on_o you_o because_o the_o queen_n your_o mother_n have_v no_o other_o help_n then_o my_o poor_a self_n when_o you_o be_v bear_v into_o the_o world_n moreover_o i_o can_v well_o tell_v you_o that_o all_o the_o harm_n i_o suffer_v at_o this_o present_a have_v happen_v to_o i_o by_o the_o love_n i_o have_v always_o carry_v to_o you_o amadis_n see_v she_o so_o woe_n begone_v and_o even_o mere_o drown_v in_o tear_n as_o it_o be_v can_v not_o know_v she_o at_o the_o first_o sight_n but_o look_v on_o her_o more_o advise_o heâ—_n remember_v she_o to_o be_v darioletta_n of_o who_o we_o have_v speak_v in_o the_o begin_n of_o the_o first_o book_n and_o take_v so_o great_a compassion_n on_o she_o as_o raise_v she_o up_o very_o gracious_o he_o promise_v to_o assist_v she_o to_o his_o uttermost_a power_n alas_o sir_n
advise_v find_v herself_o overreach_v by_o one_o mere_o ignorant_a in_o such_o skill_n not_o through_o any_o ingenuity_n or_o subtlety_n of_o spirit_n remain_v in_o he_o but_o plain_o as_o i_o shall_v discourse_v unto_o you_o it_o come_v to_o pass_v that_o among_o the_o number_n of_o knight_n there_o by_o she_o detain_v the_o man_n who_o my_o instant_a report_n concern_v bear_v in_o the_o iâ—le_n of_o crete_n a_o comely_a person_n well_o dispose_v active_a in_o arm_n and_o age_a about_o five_o and_o twenty_o year_n be_v make_v choice_n of_o by_o she_o to_o be_v her_o amorous_a friend_n albeit_o the_o have_v at_o all_o time_n full_o resolve_v never_o to_o come_v under_o any_o man_n subjection_n either_o by_o marriage_n or_o otherwise_o yet_o now_o in_o one_o poor_a momeâ—â—_n she_o become_v so_o conquer_v by_o love_n and_o so_o far_o stray_v from_o her_o former_a liberty_n only_o by_o the_o outward_a behaviour_n of_o this_o knight_n aâ—_n to_o conclude_v he_o have_v the_o full_a conquest_n of_o she_o and_o can_v command_v more_o over_o she_o than_o she_o herself_o have_v power_n to_o do_v herein_o she_o conceive_v such_o extraordinary_a like_n as_o 〈◊〉_d minute_n almost_o be_v omit_v from_o their_o new_a familiar_a exercise_n but_o he_o be_v discreet_a and_o well_o advise_v consider_v with_o himself_o that_o time_n will_v betray_v he_o in_o his_o amorous_a warfare_n and_o the_o edge_n of_o her_o discontentment_n may_v cut_v off_o all_o those_o sweet_a embrace_n observe_v well_o this_o sudden_a learned_a lesson_n he_o contend_v with_o his_o own_o humour_n to_o show_v her_o better_a satisfaction_n than_o ever_o be_v have_v do_v to_o the_o end_n that_o she_o conceive_v his_o love_n addict_v more_o to_o she_o than_o any_o other_o respect_n he_o have_v of_o himself_o may_v so_o increase_v her_o credulity_n as_o to_o hit_v the_o mark_n he_o most_o aim_v at_o perceive_v her_o flame_n to_o wax_v fierce_a and_o fierce_a and_o all_o in_o a_o settle_a persuasion_n of_o his_o fidelity_n he_o earnest_o importune_v she_o that_o as_o his_o love_n be_v no_o way_n alterable_a to_o heâ—_n he_o may_v receive_v the_o self_n same_o reason_n from_o she_o of_o no_o deceit_n on_o her_o side_n but_o that_o they_o both_o balance_v a_o equal_a and_o true_a affection_n as_o by_o many_o solemn_a vow_n and_o protestation_n she_o have_v often_o swear_v unto_o he_o and_o as_o a_o testimony_n of_o of_o her_o loyal_a meaning_n in_o this_o case_n he_o desire_v no_o more_o of_o she_o but_o his_o entire_a freedom_n and_o to_o enjoy_v the_o like_a liberty_n of_o estate_n as_o when_o he_o be_v constrain_o bring_v into_o that_o isle_n whereto_o at_o length_n she_o yield_v and_o hence_o ensue_v her_o utter_a overthrow_n for_o here_o sir_n i_o must_v tell_v you_o that_o this_o project_n in_o the_o knight_n be_v to_o no_o other_o end_n but_o only_o to_o be_v utter_o quit_v of_o she_o as_o well_o foresee_v the_o mutability_n and_o inconstancy_n of_o woman_n be_v on_o a_o day_n devise_v with_o she_o on_o the_o high_a piece_n of_o all_o the_o rock_n embrace_v and_o kiss_v she_o as_o he_o be_v wont_a to_o do_v perceive_v place_n and_o opportunity_n fit_a for_o his_o intention_n he_o thrust_v she_o sudden_o backward_o from_o off_o the_o rock_n so_o that_o in_o fall_v downward_o upon_o the_o several_a crag_n and_o cliff_n her_o body_n be_v quite_o tear_v in_o piece_n before_o it_o can_v get_v burial_n in_o the_o wave_n which_o at_o the_o length_n swallow_v they_o up_o all_o this_o be_v do_v and_o the_o knight_n nothing_o sorry_a for_o it_o he_o compass_v the_o mean_n to_o convey_v into_o his_o ship_n whatsoever_o he_o can_v carry_v away_o from_o the_o isle_n and_o with_o so_o many_o people_n as_o be_v therein_o set_v away_o from_o thence_o home_o to_o high_a own_o country_n here_o i_o may_v not_o omit_v to_o tell_v you_o that_o he_o be_v constrain_v to_o leave_v a_o enchant_a treasure_n behind_o he_o remain_v yet_o as_o be_v affirm_v fathful_o in_o one_o of_o the_o chamber_n of_o the_o great_a palace_n no_o way_n able_a to_o be_v seize_v on_o by_o such_o as_o since_o then_o have_v land_v there_o not_o only_o to_o win_v it_o by_o conquest_n but_o also_o be_v debar_v from_o enter_v the_o place_n where_o it_o be_v enclose_v and_o as_o yet_o serpent_n repair_n thither_o in_o winter_n which_o continue_v there_o likewise_o all_o summer_n and_o hide_v themselves_o there_o in_o very_o strange_a manner_n moreover_o as_o i_o have_v credible_o hear_v the_o door_n belong_v to_o this_o chamber_n be_v continual_o fast_o close_v and_o a_o sharp_a sword_n to_o forbid_v entrance_n thwart_v the_o way_n have_v on_o the_o one_o side_n certain_a letter_n as_o red_a as_o blood_n and_o those_o on_o the_o other_o side_n as_o white_a as_o snow_n these_o strange_a character_n be_v say_v to_o signify_v and_o declare_v the_o name_n of_o he_o by_o who_o undoubted_o this_o adventure_n be_v to_o be_v end_v and_o he_o must_v draw_v out_o the_o sword_n there_o thrust_v in_o up_o to_o the_o hilt_n and_o bar_v the_o passage_n between_o both_o the_o door_n for_o then_o they_o will_v open_v of_o themselves_o as_o by_o common_a rumour_n it_o be_v report_v in_o many_o place_n very_o pensive_a be_v amadis_n all_o the_o time_n as_o nolfon_n have_v declare_v these_o news_n one_o while_o conclude_v with_o his_o thought_n whatsoever_o may_v ensue_v thereon_o to_o travail_v thither_o and_o essay_n the_o finish_n of_o the_o enchantment_n wherein_o so_o many_o worthy_a knight_n have_v fail_v sudden_o again_o his_o opinion_n alter_v be_v press_v with_o a_o earnest_a desire_n of_o return_v back_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n notwithstanding_o he_o resolve_v in_o the_o end_n see_v he_o be_v now_o so_o forward_o on_o the_o way_n to_o pass_v on_o somewhat_o far_o yet_o he_o make_v no_o note_v or_o instant_a appearance_n thereof_o but_o seem_v careless_a and_o negligent_a of_o that_o which_o have_v be_v say_v fall_v into_o another_o kind_n of_o conferrence_n demand_v of_o nolfon_n what_o way_n galaor_n and_o his_o army_n take_v afterward_o my_o lord_n quoth_v he_o after_o he_o have_v stay_v some_o few_o day_n in_o the_o harbour_n very_o near_o unto_o the_o rock_n he_o set_v sail_v direct_o for_o the_o profound_a isle_n as_o hope_v to_o enter_v it_o by_o way_n of_o suprizall_n but_o they_o of_o the_o country_n have_v some_o suspicion_n before_o we_o can_v come_v thither_o have_v betake_v themselves_o to_o arm_n and_o await_v for_o we_o upon_o the_o shore_n where_o they_o find_v we_o work_v enough_o to_o do_v before_o we_o can_v compass_v any_o mean_n of_o land_v for_o one_o of_o the_o cousin_n to_o the_o late_a king_n conduct_v the_o people_n and_o have_v so_o animate_v they_o against_o we_o as_o you_o never_o see_v man_n fight_v more_o courageous_o nor_o with_o better_a judgement_n but_o the_o valour_n of_o the_o lord_n galaor_n galuanes_n and_o dragonis_n they_o have_v leap_v into_o the_o water_n up_o to_o the_o chin_n and_o fight_v with_o undantable_a resolution_n do_v so_o hearten_v and_o embolden_v on_o our_o man_n in_o follow_v they_o that_o our_o enemy_n be_v enforce_v to_o retire_v and_o in_o despite_n of_o all_o they_o can_v do_v we_o enter_v in_o upon_o they_o but_o not_o without_o great_a slaughter_n of_o our_o man_n &_o a_o wonderful_a butchery_n of_o the_o contrary_a side_n we_o pursue_v they_o still_o into_o the_o city_n where_o their_o chief_a and_o principal_a captain_n be_v soon_o number_v among_o the_o dead_a then_o do_v we_o beleauger_v they_o on_o all_o side_n which_o drive_v they_o to_o such_o astonishment_n as_o see_v themselves_o destitute_a of_o a_o guide_n and_o leader_n soon_o after_o they_o require_v a_o parley_n which_o according_o be_v grant_v they_o for_o the_o effect_n of_o this_o business_n four_o be_v delegated_a among_o they_o who_o come_v to_o prince_n galaor_n and_o our_o other_o captain_n with_o who_o they_o so_o capitulate_v that_o they_o yield_v themselves_o provide_v that_o their_o liberty_n and_o good_n may_v remain_v entire_a unto_o they_o which_o be_v afford_v they_o willing_o and_o the_o very_a same_o day_n we_o enter_v into_o the_o city_n where_o before_o the_o week_n be_v full_o expire_v dragonis_n be_v crown_v king_n afterward_o have_v receive_v their_o homage_n and_o oath_n of_o loyal_a allegiance_n as_o well_o of_o the_o lord_n knight_n and_o gentleman_n as_o of_o the_o commons_o in_o general_a prince_n galaor_n and_o galuanes_n my_o masteer_n perceive_v that_o their_o departure_n thence_o will_v not_o be_v so_o soon_o as_o they_o have_v intend_v dispatch_v i_o towards_o the_o queen_n briolania_n as_o also_o to_o madasima_n to_o acquaint_v they_o with_o all_o the_o good_a news_n which_o i_o have_v tell_v you_o but_o hear_v you_o nothing_o quoth_v amadas_n of_o quedragant_a and_o
brunco_n my_o lord_n reply_v nolfon_n before_o i_o dislodge_v from_o the_o camp_n some_o escape_n from_o the_o isle_n of_o land_n and_o from_o the_o city_n of_o araâ—igne_n hope_v for_o safety_n in_o the_o kingdom_n of_o the_o profound_a isle_n come_v thither_o and_o by_o they_o we_o understand_v that_o one_o of_o the_o kindred_n to_o aravigne_v back_v by_o the_o people_n of_o the_o country_n have_v give_v a_o great_a battle_n to_o our_o friend_n that_o purposely_o come_v to_o assail_v they_o but_o we_o have_v the_o better_a and_o drive_v they_o to_o flight_n since_o when_o we_o hear_v no_o further_a how_o matter_n have_v happen_v we_o shall_v hear_v that_o no_o doubt_n say_v grasander_n at_o better_a leisure_n and_o in_o more_o ample_a manner_n so_o continue_v on_o their_o conference_n they_o enter_v into_o balans_n castle_n and_o amadis_n go_v to_o visit_v he_o lie_v still_o on_o his_o bed_n be_v as_o yet_o not_o able_a to_o walk_v about_o and_o they_o two_o be_v alone_o amadis_n tell_v he_o that_o he_o have_v receive_v certain_a intelligence_n whereby_o he_o be_v constrain_v to_o depart_v thence_o the_o next_o morning_n earnest_o desire_v he_o that_o according_a as_o he_o have_v promise_v he_o will_v restore_v to_o darioletta_n her_o husband_n daughter_n servant_n and_o the_o bark_n which_o they_o have_v bring_v thither_o with_o they_o &_o whatsoever_o else_o he_o have_v take_v from_o they_o to_o the_o end_n that_o they_o may_v fail_v away_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n at_o their_o pleasure_n moreover_o that_o error_n and_o his_o wife_n shall_v bear_v they_o company_n to_o see_v ortana_n and_o the_o other_o lady_n there_o that_o come_v thither_o with_o she_o there_o may_v â—ee_n remain_v quoth_v amadis_n till_o 〈◊〉_d be_v of_o year_n fit_a for_o knight_n hood_n and_o i_o be_o well_o assure_v that_o the_o best_a entertainment_n can_v be_v make_v to_o a_o man_n will_v there_o be_v do_v unto_o he_o and_o only_o for_o your_o sake_n lord_n amadis_n answer_v the_o giant_n though_o heretofore_o my_o full_a intent_n and_o purpose_n be_v to_o do_v you_o what_o harm_n i_o can_v possible_o devise_v yet_o now_o i_o be_o turn_v quite_o contrary_a and_o love_v you_o as_o dear_o as_o i_o can_v do_v myself_o account_v it_o as_o my_o only_a felicity_n to_o be_v your_o servant_n as_o indeed_o i_o be_o wherefore_o present_o i_o will_v take_v order_n to_o fulfil_v those_o thing_n which_o you_o have_v enjoin_v i_o and_o assure_v you_o also_o upon_o my_o faith_n that_o so_o soon_o as_o i_o have_v recover_v my_o health_n i_o will_v visit_v the_o palace_n of_o apolidon_n only_o to_o see_v you_o and_o will_v keep_v you_o company_n when_o and_o whether_o you_o shall_v please_v to_o command_v i_o i_o pray_v you_o do_v so_o say_v amadis_n and_o if_o you_o will_v have_v any_o thing_n else_o with_o i_o command_v it_o and_o therein_o trust_v i_o you_o shall_v be_v obey_v most_o kind_o do_v the_o giant_n return_v he_o thanks_n and_o love_o embrace_v one_o another_o take_v their_o final_a farewell_n for_o the_o next_o morning_n but_o batan_n come_v not_o so_o soon_o to_o the_o enclose_v isle_n as_o he_o intend_v and_o amadis_n expect_v because_o after_o his_o departure_n he_o receive_v advertisement_n that_o quedragant_a and_o bruneo_n through_o want_n of_o man_n be_v hold_v in_o the_o city_n of_o aravigne_n still_o besiege_v whereupon_o he_o beat_v his_o dromm_n througout_n all_o his_o march_n and_o assemble_v together_o a_o worthy_a band_n of_o soldier_n which_o he_o lead_v thither_o in_o person_n whence_o ensue_v quick_o not_o only_o the_o reduction_n of_o the_o place_n besiege_v but_o likewise_o the_o whole_a country_n both_o of_o aravigne_n and_o sansuegâ—â—_n as_o elsewhere_o you_o shall_v hear_v more_o at_o large_a let_v it_o suffice_v then_o that_o after_o the_o two_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n be_v aboard_o their_o ship_n and_o ready_a to_o weigh_v anchor_n amadis_n desire_v nolson_n to_o furnish_v he_o with_o a_o guide_n that_o can_v conduct_v he_o to_o the_o island_n of_o the_o damsel_n enchantress_n because_o he_o have_v a_o mind_n to_o see_v it_o with_o all_o my_o heart_n answer_v nolfon_n and_o i_o myself_o will_v bear_v you_o company_n thither_o if_o so_o you_o please_v to_o permit_v i_o and_o one_o thing_n i_o can_v assure_v you_o that_o now_o be_v the_o best_a season_n of_o all_o the_o year_n for_o see_v the_o singularity_n of_o the_o place_n the_o stern_n frost_n and_o cold_n be_v already_o withdraw_v whereby_o horrible_a and_o venomous_a creature_n retire_v themselves_o into_o their_o hole_n den_n and_o cavern_n in_o the_o earth_n it_o shall_v suffice_v i_o reply_v amadis_n to_o have_v but_o one_o of_o your_o skilful_a mariner_n and_o not_o to_o hinder_v you_o in_o a_o employment_n so_o serious_a nolson_n herein_o fulfil_v his_o mind_n deliver_v he_o a_o pilot_n of_o expert_a judgement_n and_o so_o commend_v he_o to_o god_n sail_v on_o to_o the_o island_n of_o mongaza_n and_o amadis_n with_o grasandor_n direct_o to_o the_o rock_n of_o the_o damsel_n enchantress_n so_o apt_o do_v the_o wind_n fit_v their_o purpose_n that_o within_o six_o day_n they_o do_v discern_v it_o and_o see_v it_o so_o high_a that_o it_o seem_v to_o they_o to_o be_v above_o the_o cloud_n come_v into_o the_o port_n there_o they_o find_v a_o bark_n lie_v at_o anchor_n all_o alone_a and_o no_o one_o to_o have_v care_n of_o it_o whereby_o they_o imagine_v that_o they_o to_o who_o it_o belong_v be_v asscend_v up_o the_o rock_n and_o fear_v no_o disaster_n of_o the_o vessel_n then_o amadis_n be_v desirous_a to_o attemp_n the_o adventure_n by_o himself_o speak_v thus_o to_o grasandor_n my_o dear_a friend_n and_o companion_n let_v i_o in_o treat_v you_o to_o attend_v i_o here_o till_o to_o morrow_n morning_n by_o which_o time_n i_o may_v be_v return_v or_o perhaps_o soon_o and_o if_o my_o fortune_n stand_v fair_a from_o aloft_o i_o will_v give_v you_o some_o sign_n whereby_o to_o find_v i_o but_o if_o within_o three_o day_n you_o hear_v no_o tiding_n of_o i_o then_o assure_v yourself_o that_o my_o enterprise_n have_v succeed_v ill_o &_o then_o proceed_v in_o the_o rest_n as_o you_o shall_v see_v occasion_n grasandor_n seem_v somewhat_o offend_v thus_o answer_v how_o my_o lord_n do_v you_o think_v i_o have_v not_o courage_n enough_o to_o endure_v what_o travail_n soever_o can_v be_v in_o this_o place_n especial_o be_v in_o your_o company_n where_o it_o will_v much_o more_o increase_n if_o i_o have_v but_o as_o little_a as_o the_o value_n of_o amity_n i_o promise_v you_o dear_a friend_n say_v amadis_n never_o any_o such_o opinion_n of_o you_o do_v once_o enter_v into_o my_o mind_n have_v know_v you_o in_o so_o many_o worthy_a action_n as_o deserve_o bestow_v the_o esteem_n on_o you_o to_o be_v one_o of_o the_o best_a knight_n in_o the_o world_n and_o see_v you_o think_v good_a to_o bear_v i_o company_n i_o have_v a_o great_a desire_n that_o it_o shall_v be_v so_o so_o he_o command_v a_o plank_n to_o be_v lay_v for_o land_v and_o they_o two_o only_o go_v ashore_o arm_v at_o all_o part_n with_o their_o sword_n and_o shield_n ready_o prepare_v whensoever_o or_o howsoever_o they_o shall_v be_v assail_v this_o do_v they_o begin_v to_o mount_v the_o rock_n by_o a_o little_a track_n somewhat_o rough_a and_o uneasy_a scramble_a up_o by_o little_a and_o little_a till_o they_o come_v to_o a_o hermitage_n wherein_o stand_v a_o statue_n of_o brass_n crown_v hold_v in_o both_o hand_n just_a before_o the_o breast_n a_o table_n of_o copper_n guild_v whereon_o be_v engrave_v certain_a greek_a letter_n and_o character_n easy_a enough_o for_o they_o to_o read_v that_o understand_v the_o language_n and_o yet_o it_o be_v above_o two_o hundred_o year_n since_o they_o have_v be_v engrave_v by_o the_o damsel_n enchantress_n who_o be_v in_o her_o time_n the_o most_o expert_a in_o magic_a art_n that_o ever_o have_v be_v since_o and_o daughter_n to_o one_o name_v finctor_n of_o the_o city_n of_o argos_n in_o the_o country_n of_o greece_n now_o be_v our_o knight_n so_o weary_a and_o out_o of_o breath_n as_o they_o be_v able_a to_o go_v no_o further_o wherefore_o they_o sit_v down_o on_o a_o seat_n of_o stone_n to_o observe_v the_o statue_n more_o advise_o it_o appear_v to_o they_o a_o admirable_a piece_n of_o art_n especial_o the_o table_n and_o character_n which_o amadis_n begin_v to_o read_v as_o well_o he_o can_v although_o his_o stay_n in_o greece_n be_v not_o long_o when_o he_o conquer_v the_o monster_n endriagus_n and_o the_o write_n on_o the_o table_n be_v as_o follow_v the_o inscription_n on_o the_o table_n at_o such_o time_n as_o the_o great_a island_n shall_v flourish_v and_o therein_o shall_v be_v assemble_v the_o flower_n of_o
the_o world_n with_o he_o from_o his_o mother_n womb_n and_o sure_o in_o my_o opinion_n they_o be_v the_o very_a same_o notwithstanding_o if_o you_o have_v not_o quicken_v my_o memory_n i_o shall_v never_o have_v think_v on_o it_o and_o therefore_o make_v no_o complaint_n of_o your_o fortune_n if_o you_o fail_v in_o this_o enterprise_n because_o for_o aught_o i_o can_v perceive_v you_o have_v beget_v he_o that_o must_v carry_v this_o honour_n from_o you_o amadis_n muse_v to_o himself_o while_o sudden_o start_v say_v i_o be_o of_o your_o mind_n for_o so_o have_v i_o gather_v by_o the_o table_n on_o the_o image_n of_o brass_n return_v we_o then_o back_o again_o quoth_v grasandor_n and_o leave_v the_o rest_n to_o be_v end_v by_o he_o to_o who_o the_o destiny_n have_v make_v their_o promise_n so_o we_o must_v be_v enforce_v to_o do_v say_v amadis_n albeit_o i_o be_o somewhat_o offend_v that_o i_o may_v not_o carry_v away_o his_o sword_n with_o i_o by_o my_o faith_n reply_v grasandor_n if_o you_o shall_v offer_v to_o get_v it_o your_o hindrance_n may_v be_v more_o than_o you_o imagine_v and_o yet_o it_o may_v fall_v out_o not_o to_o prove_v so_o good_a a_o sword_n as_o your_o own_o moreover_o when_o i_o consider_v how_o you_o obtain_v it_o never_o can_v any_o knight_n attain_v to_o a_o fair_a fortune_n nor_o more_o beseem_v a_o man_n than_o you_o be_v then_o this_o he_o speak_v in_o regard_n that_o amadis_n win_v it_o by_o approve_v himself_o to_o be_v the_o most_o loyal_a and_o perfect_a lover_n that_o ever_o love_a according_a as_o in_o the_o second_o book_n of_o this_o history_n have_v be_v oftentimes_o declare_v unto_o you_o hereupon_o they_o return_v back_o by_o the_o same_o way_n they_o come_v and_o pass_v again_o among_o the_o antiquity_n amadis_n stay_v there_o a_o while_n better_a to_o behold_v they_o the_o more_o he_o look_v on_o they_o the_o more_o he_o commend_v their_o rare_a perfection_n both_o in_o molding_n frieze_n &_o chapter_n lie_v among_o the_o ruin_n of_o those_o famous_a building_n and_o no_o way_n can_v he_o turn_v his_o eye_n but_o he_o behold_v many_o fracture_n of_o singular_a carve_a parsonage_n the_o very_a muscle_n observe_v to_o the_o life_n and_o such_o perspective_n where_o occasion_n require_v it_o that_o in_o his_o opinion_n it_o relish_v more_o of_o some_o divinity_n then_o to_o be_v perform_v by_o the_o skill_n of_o man_n in_o workmanship_n as_o he_o continue_v in_o these_o meditation_n a_o knight_n arm_v with_o a_o white_a armour_n and_o hold_v his_o sword_n ready_o draw_v come_v to_o they_o courteous_o salute_v they_o as_o they_o do_v the_o like_a to_o he_o then_o he_o demand_v of_o they_o whether_o they_o be_v of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n or_o no_o we_o be_v answer_v grasandor_n but_o why_o do_v you_o move_v that_o question_n because_o quoth_v the_o other_o i_o find_v a_o batque_fw-la beneath_o and_o man_n therein_o who_o tell_v i_o that_o two_o knight_n belong_v to_o the_o palace_n of_o apolidon_n be_v ascend_v up_o this_o rock_n but_o they_o conceal_v their_o name_n from_o i_o as_o i_o do_v i_o from_o they_o nor_o desire_v i_o any_o thing_n else_o but_o peace_n and_o friendship_n with_o they_o be_v casual_o come_v hither_o in_o pursuit_n of_o a_o knight_n who_o by_o trompery_n be_v escape_v from_o i_o with_o a_o damsel_n forcible_o carry_v away_o by_o he_o friend_n say_v grasandor_n in_o courtesy_n let_v i_o entreat_v you_o to_o take_v off_o your_o helmet_n or_o to_o tell_v we_o your_o name_n if_o you_o will_v swear_v to_o i_o reply_v the_o knight_n whether_o you_o know_v my_o lord_n amadis_n or_o no_o and_o that_o you_o will_v do_v the_o like_a to_o i_o i_o be_o well_o content_v otherwise_o you_o speak_v but_o in_o vain_a by_o my_o faith_n quoth_v grasandor_n we_o be_v two_o of_o the_o best_a friend_n he_o have_v and_o therefore_o you_o may_v well_o be_v know_v to_o us._n so_o the_o knight_n disarm_v his_o head_n say_v you_o may_v now_o know_v i_o well_o enough_o if_o you_o be_v such_o as_o you_o have_v swear_v yourselves_o to_o i_o hardly_o have_v he_o conclude_v his_o word_n but_o amadis_n run_v and_o catch_v he_o in_o his_o arm_n say_v brother_n gandalin_n be_v it_o possible_a that_o fortune_n shall_v cause_v we_o to_o meet_v in_o this_o manner_n much_o amaze_v be_v gandalin_n to_o see_v himself_o thus_o embrace_v and_o by_o a_o man_n unknown_a to_o he_o and_o unable_a to_o conjecture_v who_o he_o shall_v be_v wherefore_o grasandor_n sudden_o say_v why_o how_o now_o gandalin_n have_v you_o forget_v your_o lord_n amadis_n amadis_n answer_v gandalin_n may_v it_o be_v possible_a then_o fall_v on_o his_o knee_n whether_o he_o will_v or_o no_o he_o kiss_v his_o hand_n before_o amadis_n can_v any_o way_n prevent_v he_o but_o then_o demand_v of_o he_o how_o and_o by_o what_o mean_v he_o come_v thither_o believe_v i_o my_o lord_n reply_v gandalin_n your_o equal_n in_o loyalty_n of_o affection_n will_v glad_o know_v as_o much_o concern_v you_o as_o you_o now_o demand_v of_o i_o you_o be_v as_o far_o from_o they_o as_o this_o place_n be_v from_o their_o abide_v nevertheless_o to_o give_v you_o content_a i_o will_v declare_v the_o whole_a truth_n unto_o you_o know_v then_o that_o be_v with_o bruneo_n and_o other_o who_o be_v yet_o in_o conquer_a the_o country_n of_o aravigne_n &_o sansuegua_n return_v from_o a_o cruel_a battle_n which_o the_o king_n nephew_n give_v we_o at_o our_o entrance_n and_o wherein_o many_o worthy_a man_n lose_v their_o life_n one_o day_n among_o other_o a_o damsel_n belong_v to_o the_o kingdom_n of_o norway_n attire_v all_o in_o black_a come_v into_o the_o tent_n of_o agray_n desire_v he_o on_o her_o knee_n in_o no_o mean_a plenty_n of_o tear_n to_o give_v her_o rescue_n in_o a_o wrong_n do_v unto_o she_o agraies_z cause_v she_o to_o rise_v and_o sit_v down_o by_o he_o demand_v the_o cause_n of_o her_o sad_a complaint_n and_o he_o will_v redress_v it_o so_o much_o as_o lay_v in_o he_o to_o do_v alas_o sir_n quoth_v she_o you_o have_v good_a reason_n to_o help_v i_o because_o i_o be_o both_o a_o subject_n and_o servant_n to_o the_o king_n who_o be_v father_n to_o madam_n olinda_n your_o wife_n for_o who_o sake_n and_o honour_n i_o desire_v you_o to_o assist_v i_o with_o one_o of_o your_o knight_n for_o recovery_n back_o of_o my_o daughter_n who_o the_o lord_n of_o the_o great_a tower_n on_o the_o sea_n shore_n have_v forcible_o take_v from_o i_o be_v thereto_o only_o embolden_v because_o i_o will_v not_o give_v he_o she_o in_o marriage_n and_o my_o reason_n be_v in_o regard_n he_o be_v neither_o so_o noble_a nor_o descend_v of_o so_o good_a a_o house_n as_o my_o husband_n be_v but_o rather_o be_v of_o base_a and_o servile_a condition_n usurp_v the_o place_n he_o possess_v upon_o his_o neighbour_n who_o he_o have_v since_o expel_v the_o father_n to_o my_o daughter_n be_v brother_n to_o don_n 〈…〉_z honour_n &_o 〈…〉_z of_o great_a britain_n 〈…〉_z i_o at_o any_o mean_n for_o the_o recoâ—…_n of_o she_o without_o you_o because_o notwithstanding_o all_o the_o earnest_a entreaty_n i_o have_v use_v to_o he_o the_o wicked_a man_n be_v so_o cruel_o mind_v as_o he_o do_v daily_o deny_v i_o so_o that_o my_o day_n can_v have_v no_o long_a continuance_n except_o by_o arm_n he_o be_v compel_v to_o restore_v she_o damsel_n answer_v agraies_z why_o do_v not_o your_o king_n do_v you_o justice_n as_o in_o right_n to_o he_o belong_v my_o lord_n quoth_v she_o he_o be_v so_o overspend_v in_o year_n and_o decay_v in_o body_n as_o he_o be_v not_o able_a to_o govern_v himself_o or_o any_o other_o neither_o do_v he_o ever_o come_v forth_o of_o his_o bed_n only_o through_o his_o extremity_n of_o age_n and_o sickness_n the_o man_n than_o you_o speak_v of_o reply_v agray_n be_v his_o abide_v far_o from_o hence_o no_o sir_n quoth_v she_o in_o less_o space_n than_o a_o day_n and_o a_o half_a the_o wind_n sit_v convenient_o we_o may_v by_o sea_n easy_o sail_v thither_o then_o i_o make_v tender_a of_o my_o service_n as_o willing_a to_o go_v along_o with_o the_o lady_n but_o my_o lord_n agraies_z will_v not_o consent_v thereto_o except_o i_o make_v he_o faithful_a promise_n of_o return_v back_o again_o to_o he_o after_o i_o shall_v have_v combat_v the_o knight_n without_o attempt_v any_o further_a if_o with_o honour_n i_o may_v safe_o do_v it_o my_o promise_n make_v to_o that_o effect_n and_o i_o sufficient_o furnish_v i_o go_v aboard_o with_o the_o damsel_n in_o a_o bark_n which_o she_o have_v purposely_o bring_v with_o she_o and_o the_o sea_n be_v so_o calm_a and_o favourable_a to_o we_o that_o on_o the_o morrow_n about_o midday_n we_o
he_o if_o he_o will_v be_v a_o knight_n yes_o sir_n quoth_v â—ee_n if_o you_o please_v to_o bestow_v such_o honour_n on_o i_o then_o balan_n give_v he_o the_o accolade_n and_o afterwards_n buckle_v on_o his_o right_a spur_n say_v i_o pray_v god_n fair_a gentleman_n to_o make_v thou_o such_o a_o man_n as_o general_a hope_n be_v conceive_v of_o thou_o this_o do_v vrganda_fw-la take_v amadis_n aside_o say_v bethink_v yourself_o if_o you_o will_v have_v any_o thing_n with_o your_o son_n because_o he_o be_v to_o depart_v hence_o sudden_o hereupon_o amadis_n round_v he_o in_o the_o ear_n say_v my_o son_n at_o such_o time_n as_o i_o arrive_v in_o greece_n i_o be_v receive_v and_o high_o honour_v by_o the_o emperor_n who_o afterwards_o lend_v i_o so_o good_a assistance_n as_o i_o must_v confess_v myself_o for_o ever_o behold_v to_o he_o and_o because_o he_o tie_v i_o to_o some_o promise_n make_v then_o under_o my_o oath_n to_o his_o fair_a daughter_n leonoryna_n one_o of_o the_o most_o wise_a and_o gracious_a princess_n in_o the_o world_n as_o also_o to_o the_o queen_n menoressa_fw-mi &_o other_o lady_n in_o her_o company_n that_o if_o i_o can_v nor_o return_v again_o to_o they_o myself_o i_o shall_v send_v they_o a_o knight_n of_o my_o lineage_n to_o serve_v they_o i_o find_v myself_o in_o no_o disposition_n lean_v that_o way_n but_o command_v you_o that_o so_o soon_o as_o you_o have_v release_v king_n lisuart_n you_o go_v and_o discharge_v my_o duty_n to_o she_o and_o that_o you_o may_v be_v the_o better_o know_v receive_v this_o ring_n which_o be_v give_v i_o there_o for_o a_o kind_a token_n esplandian_a humble_o upon_o his_o knee_n promise_v not_o to_o fail_v a_o jot_n herein_o but_o it_o be_v not_o fulfil_v so_o soon_o as_o they_o both_o hope_v for_o because_o before_o he_o come_v thither_o he_o pass_v through_o many_o peril_n for_o the_o love_n of_o that_o fair_a lady_n who_o renown_n only_o have_v never_o see_v she_o tie_v he_o so_o subject_a to_o she_o as_o he_o make_v no_o valuation_n of_o his_o life_n as_o when_o it_o come_v more_o apt_o to_o our_o purpose_n you_o shall_v further_o understand_v then_o vrganda_fw-la call_v he_o say_v son_n you_o must_v needs_o bestow_v knighthood_n of_o these_o your_o four_o companion_n who_o before_o many_o day_n be_v past_a may_v render_v you_o the_o honour_n of_o your_o gift_n esplandian_a obey_v the_o will_n of_o vrganda_fw-la give_v they_o the_o embrace_n and_o spur_n on_o their_o heel_n and_o then_o the_o six_o damosel_n sound_v their_o trumpet_n so_o sweet_o as_o all_o the_o lord_n and_o the_o five_o new_a make_v knight_n likewise_o become_v so_o sleepilie_o enâ—â—aunced_v as_o they_o be_v void_a of_o â—ll_a understanding_n at_o which_o very_a instant_n the_o serpent_n void_v out_o â—…er_a mouth_n and_o nostril_n such_o a_o horrible_a smoke_n as_o the_o sea_n can_v not_o be_v discern_v for_o a_o long_a while_n but_o very_o soon_o after_o no_o body_n can_v â—eâ—l_v how_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n find_v themselves_o to_o be_v in_o the_o park_n of_o apoâ—â—idon_n not_o a_o little_a wonder_v how_o they_o come_v â—…her_o but_o much_o more_o beside_o what_o be_v become_v of_o the_o serpent_n and_o the_o five_o new_a create_v knight_n but_o that_o which_o most_o of_o all_o amaze_a amadis_n be_v when_o he_o awake_v 〈◊〉_d find_v a_o writing_n in_o his_o hand_n 〈◊〉_d inscription_n the_o writing_n which_o amadis_n find_v in_o his_o hand_n at_o his_o wake_n king_n and_o lord_n that_o be_v in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n return_v home_o to_o your_o country_n and_o there_o content_o rest_n your_o spirit_n leave_v the_o glory_n and_o prize_n of_o arm_n to_o those_o that_o begin_v to_o mount_v aloft_o upon_o the_o mutable_a wheel_n of_o fortune_n let_v the_o favour_n she_o have_v hitherto_o afford_v you_o remain_v as_o a_o full_a satisfaction_n and_o thou_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n who_o since_o the_o day_n that_o king_n perion_n make_v thou_o knight_n at_o the_o request_n of_o thy_o oriana_n have_v vanquish_v many_o brave_a knight_n and_o cruel_a giant_n escape_v strange_a and_o unparraleld_a peril_n let_v the_o happiness_n thou_o have_v have_v suffice_v thou_o be_v more_o than_o any_o can_v attain_v unto_o before_o thou_o learn_v now_o to_o taste_v those_o sweet_n and_o sour_n which_o king_n and_o ruler_n be_v subject_a unto_o for_o they_o be_v now_o provide_v for_o thou_o and_o like_o as_o in_o thy_o young_a year_n thou_o go_v in_o the_o condition_n of_o a_o simple_a knight_n errant_a succour_v many_o in_o their_o necessity_n so_o at_o this_o time_n as_o thou_o enterest_n into_o far_o high_a felicity_n thou_o shall_v find_v more_o need_n than_o ever_o heretofore_o to_o lend_v thy_o assistance_n in_o much_o great_a matter_n bemoan_v many_o time_n thy_o former_a condition_n of_o life_n and_o thy_o dwarsse_n only_o over_o who_o thou_o have_v have_v command_v have_v all_o of_o they_o read_v this_o letter_n they_o enter_v into_o a_o contestation_n whether_o they_o shall_v follow_v the_o counsel_n of_o vrganda_fw-la or_o no_o but_o at_o length_n amadis_n tell_v they_o that_o it_o be_v behooveful_a to_o credit_v she_o in_o regard_n of_o the_o continual_a truth_n of_o her_o prediction_n and_o therefore_o quoth_v he_o to_o galaor_n i_o take_v it_o for_o the_o best_a that_o you_o and_o galuanes_n shall_v go_v to_o great_a britain_n to_o visit_v the_o queen_n and_o let_v she_o know_v what_o vrganda_fw-la have_v propose_v we_o for_o the_o king_n deliverance_n which_o will_v be_v no_o little_a joy_n to_o she_o and_o so_o soon_o as_o you_o return_v i_o answer_v my_o cousin_n agraies_z balan_n and_o i_o will_v follow_v after_o you_o and_o you_o my_o lord_n quoth_v he_o to_o the_o rest_n that_o have_v accomplish_a so_o many_o famous_a conquest_n return_v to_o take_v more_o ample_a possession_n and_o full_o enjoy_v the_o fruit_n of_o your_o labour_n whereto_a they_o all_o willing_o condescend_v and_o lead_v their_o wife_n along_o with_o they_o on_o the_o morrow_n they_o take_v leave_v of_o amadis_n oriana_n and_o the_o rest_n that_o make_v their_o stay_n in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n and_o here_o we_o intend_v to_o leave_v they_o make_v a_o end_n of_o this_o our_o four_o book_n attend_v till_o the_o five_o shall_v come_v to_o our_o hand_n the_o end_n of_o the_o four_o book_n a_o table_n of_o all_o the_o chapter_n contain_v in_o this_o four_o book_n of_o amadis_n de_fw-fr gaul_n chpter_n 1._o of_o the_o great_a sorrow_n make_v by_o the_o queen_n sardamira_n after_o she_o understand_v the_o death_n of_o the_o prince_n saluste_v quidem_z and_o of_o the_o arrival_n of_o oriana_n in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n fol._n 1._o chap._n 2._o a_o description_n of_o the_o linographie_n and_o foundation_n of_o the_o palace_n which_o apolidon_n have_v cause_v to_o be_v build_v in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n fol._n 4._o chap._n 3._o of_o the_o council_n hold_v among_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n touch_v the_o business_n for_o the_o princess_n oriana_n and_o what_o they_o further_o determine_v to_o do_v fol._n 11._o chap._n 4._o of_o the_o discourse_n which_o amadis_n have_v with_o grasinda_n and_o the_o answer_n shâ—e_v make_v he_o also_o what_o letter_n be_v direct_v by_o amadis_n to_o diverse_a great_a prince_n fol._n 18._o chap._n 5._o of_o the_o private_a talk_n which_o oriana_n and_o mabila_fw-la have_v with_o gandalin_n and_o what_o he_o give_v amadis_n to_o understand_v concern_v they_o fol._n 24._o chap._n 6._o how_o news_n be_v bring_v to_o king_n lisuart_n of_o the_o roman_n foil_n and_o overthrow_n and_o how_o his_o daughter_n oriana_n be_v take_v from_o the_o whereath_n grieve_v great_o fol._n 31._o chap._n 7._o of_o a_o letter_n send_v by_o the_o princess_n oriana_n be_v in_o the_o enclose_v isle_n to_o the_o queen_n her_o mother_n fol._n 34._o chap._n 8._o how_o king_n lisuart_n call_v a_o council_n concern_v what_o he_o intend_v to_o do_v against_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n and_o what_o resolution_n be_v agree_v upon_o fol._n 39_o chap._n 9_o how_o quedragant_a and_o brian_n sail_v on_o the_o sea_n by_o a_o sudden_a and_o unexpected_a tempest_n be_v cast_v so_o far_o out_o of_o their_o course_n that_o have_v lose_v all_o knowledge_n of_o land_n they_o meet_v accidental_o with_o queen_n briâ—lania_n and_o what_o happen_v to_o they_o fol._n 46._o chap._n 10._o of_o the_o report_n deliver_v by_o quedragant_a and_o brian_n to_o the_o knight_n of_o the_o enclose_v isle_n concern_v their_o embassy_n to_o king_n liâ—uart_n and_o of_o that_o which_o thereupâ—…_n be_v resolve_o determine_v fol._n 51._o chap._n 11._o how_o master_n elisabet_n arrive_v in_o the_o country_n belong_v to_o grasinda_n and_o pass_v from_o thence_o to_o constantinople_n to_o the_o emperor_n according_a to_o the_o
he_o be_v there_o ready_a to_o enter_v combat_n with_o he_o notwithstanding_o either_o because_o he_o be_v valiant_a and_o therefore_o much_o fear_v or_o whether_o the_o whole_a assembly_n join_v with_o he_o in_o opinion_n there_o be_v no_o one_o will_v contradict_v he_o by_o which_o mean_n i_o bear_v away_o the_o supreme_a honour_n from_o all_o the_o fair_a lady_n in_o romania_n to_o my_o no_o small_a pleasure_n and_o contentment_n as_o be_v very_o easy_a for_o you_o to_o imagine_v and_o now_o sir_n if_o by_o your_o mean_n i_o may_v attain_v to_o a_o further_a passage_n and_o reach_v to_o that_o height_n which_o my_o heart_n have_v ever_o since_o aim_v at_o and_o desire_v i_o shall_v account_v myself_o the_o happy_a lady_n in_o the_o world_n madam_n quoth_v he_o command_v i_o what_o you_o please_v and_o if_o it_o be_v in_o my_o power_n to_o perform_v be_v well_o assure_v you_o shall_v find_v i_o ready_a in_o obedience_n hereupon_o she_o thus_o proceed_v my_o lord_n i_o have_v hear_v that_o in_o the_o court_n of_o king_n lisuart_n be_v the_o only_a bright_a beauty_n not_o to_o be_v match_v if_o you_o please_v to_o conduct_v i_o thither_o and_o there_o to_o au_fw-fr ouch_n as_o much_o for_o i_o either_o by_o arm_n or_o otherwise_o that_o i_o may_v have_v the_o honour_n above_o they_o as_o already_o i_o enjoy_v over_o those_o of_o this_o country_n i_o shall_v confess_v myself_o more_o behold_v to_o you_o then_o to_o all_o the_o other_o knight_n in_o the_o world_n for_o i_o have_v no_o other_o motion_n than_o this_o to_o make_v unto_o you_o and_o which_o most_o earnest_o i_o beseech_v you_o to_o grant_v whereto_o if_o you_o condescend_v i_o have_v resolve_v on_o a_o speedy_a part_n hence_o and_o to_o be_v attend_v with_o such_o a_o company_n as_o shall_v high_o honour_v so_o good_a a_o knight_n as_o you_o be_v and_o this_o may_v the_o more_o encourage_v you_o because_o in_o the_o presence_n of_o the_o king_n of_o great_a britain_n and_o all_o the_o lord_n and_o lady_n of_o his_o court_n you_o must_v maintain_v that_o the_o lady_n you_o have_v bring_v thither_o which_o shall_v be_v myself_o be_v fair_a than_o any_o maiden_n there_o to_o be_v find_v which_o if_o any_o one_o dare_v gainsay_v by_o force_n of_o arm_n you_o will_v compel_v he_o to_o deny_v it_o and_o for_o further_a enlarge_n the_o glory_n of_o the_o conqueror_n you_o shall_v wear_v a_o crown_n upon_o your_o helmet_n which_o i_o will_v carry_v along_o with_o i_o and_o he_o against_o who_o you_o contend_v shall_v have_v another_o that_o the_o conqueror_n in_o sign_n of_o triumph_n may_v also_o wear_v that_o of_o the_o conquer_a wherein_o if_o fortune_n stand_v favourable_a to_o we_o and_o that_o you_o finish_v this_o enterprise_n according_a to_o my_o mind_n than_o i_o must_v further_o entreat_v you_o to_o conduct_v i_o into_o the_o firm_a island_n where_o as_o i_o have_v hear_v be_v a_o enchant_a chamber_n that_o no_o lady_n or_o gentlewoman_n can_v enter_v into_o except_o she_o excel_v grimenesa_n in_o beauty_n who_o never_o can_v be_v equal_v by_o any_o then_o will_v my_o chief_a desire_n be_v accomplish_v and_o you_o discharge_v of_o your_o promise_n make_v i_o therefore_o advise_v well_o with_o yourself_o whether_o you_o intend_v to_o deny_v i_o or_o no._n when_o our_o knight_n have_v hear_v this_o discourse_n he_o sudden_o change_v colour_n and_o thus_o reply_v alas_o madam_n you_o have_v undo_v i_o in_o urge_v a_o mater_fw-la so_o far_o out_o of_o my_o power_n and_o have_v even_o strike_v i_o dead_a with_o your_o word_n this_o he_o speak_v consider_v what_o wrong_v he_o shall_v offer_v oriana_n in_o attempt_v a_o labour_n so_o high_o to_o her_o dishonour_n and_o on_o the_o other_o side_n he_o be_v well_o assure_v to_o find_v a_o infinite_a number_n of_o good_a knight_n in_o king_n lisuarts_n court_n who_o by_o any_o peril_n that_o may_v happen_v will_v not_o endure_v so_o deep_a a_o indignity_n beside_o this_o be_v the_o ready_a way_n whereby_o he_o may_v fall_v into_o his_o lady_n disfavour_n and_o perhaps_o procure_v his_o own_o death_n by_o this_o mean_n in_o consideration_n of_o all_o these_o inconvenience_n he_o call_v to_o mind_n also_o his_o kind_a entertainment_n receive_v by_o grasinda_n what_o a_o help_n she_o have_v be_v to_o he_o in_o so_o urgent_a a_o necessity_n and_o how_o he_o have_v bind_v himself_o to_o she_o by_o voluntary_a promise_n these_o contend_v so_o main_o with_o his_o other_o cogitation_n that_o when_o his_o service_n to_o oriana_n check_v he_o from_o pursue_v this_o enterprise_n reason_n re-required_n and_o enforce_v he_o to_o the_o contrary_n hereupon_o he_o fall_v into_o such_o a_o perplexity_n that_o he_o wish_v he_o have_v never_o be_v bear_v and_o curse_a fortune_n who_o be_v so_o contrary_a to_o he_o in_o all_o occasion_n then_o sudden_o he_o call_v to_o mind_n that_o oriana_n be_v no_o maid_n but_o a_o troth-plighted_n wife_n have_v have_v a_o child_n as_o mabila_fw-la have_v send_v he_o word_n and_o therefore_o he_o that_o shall_v maintain_v a_o fair_a maid_n than_o grasinda_n be_v a_o fair_a wife_n shall_v receive_v shame_n and_o so_o by_o good_a reason_n he_o may_v enter_v the_o combat_n with_o he_o which_o either_o before_o or_o afterward_o as_o he_o find_v time_n place_n and_o opportunity_n to_o favour_v he_o he_o will_v make_v know_v to_o the_o princess_n and_o therefore_o as_o one_o awake_v out_o of_o a_o serious_a study_n or_o escape_v from_o some_o melancholy_a dungeon_n he_o begin_v to_o elevate_v his_o spirit_n and_o with_o a_o smile_a countenance_n thus_o he_o speak_v to_o grasinda_n madame_fw-fr most_o humble_o i_o beseech_v you_o to_o pardon_v the_o fault_n wherein_o i_o have_v offend_v which_o proceed_v not_o from_o any_o fear_n to_o undertake_v the_o very_o great_a matter_n that_o you_o can_v command_v i_o or_o the_o most_o difficult_a danger_n wherein_o you_o please_v to_o employ_v i_o but_o my_o heart_n have_v sole_a sovereignty_n over_o i_o seek_v to_o make_v use_n of_o i_o elsewhere_o have_v not_o the_o obligation_n wherein_o i_o standmost_a strict_o bound_v to_o you_o for_o so_o many_o high_a and_o graceful_a favour_n do_v i_o prevail_v against_o he_o in_o crave_v leave_n to_o obey_v your_o disposition_n which_o i_o be_o ready_a â—o_o perform_v conditional_o that_o without_o any_o regard_n of_o my_o indiscreet_a answer_n you_o will_v vouchsafe_v to_o remit_v this_o error_n in_o good_a faith_n sir_n knight_n answer_v grasinda_n i_o be_v much_o amaze_v to_o see_v your_o sudden_a alteration_n and_o hear_v your_o refusal_n of_o such_o a_o matter_n as_o can_v but_o redound_v to_o your_o honour_n and_o my_o glory_n but_o perceive_v you_o be_v now_o in_o so_o good_a a_o deliberation_n i_o pray_v you_o to_o continue_v it_o be_v assure_v that_o by_o your_o mean_n i_o shall_v gain_v the_o like_a honour_n over_o the_o maid_n of_o great_a britain_n as_o i_o have_v already_o win_v from_o the_o lady_n of_o romania_n and_o that_o i_o may_v afterward_o just_o wear_v the_o two_o crown_n as_o have_v get_v the_o prime_a place_n of_o beauty_n by_o conquest_n believe_v i_o madam_n answer_v our_o knight_n the_o way_n you_o purpose_n to_o pass_v be_v great_o to_o be_v doubt_v and_o you_o must_v needs_o go_v through_o so_o many_o strange_a country_n as_o travail_n may_v be_v very_o offensive_a to_o you_o and_o diminish_v much_o of_o that_o goodly_a feature_n and_o lively_a colour_n wherewith_o nature_n have_v most_o liberal_o enrich_v you_o so_o that_o by_o gain_v in_o the_o one_o you_o may_v perhaps_o lose_v in_o the_o other_o wherefore_o consideration_n be_v very_o requisite_a before_o repentance_n ensue_v too_o late_o sir_n say_v she_o counsel_n be_v already_o take_v and_o my_o resolution_n certain_o set_v down_o for_o notwithstanding_o whatsoever_o may_v happen_v i_o be_o not_o able_a to_o be_v alter_v without_o spare_a of_o gold_n silver_n pain_n or_o peril_n any_o way_n ensue_v and_o whereas_o you_o say_v that_o we_o must_v pass_v through_o many_o strange_a land_n the_o sea_n in_o this_o case_n can_v best_o relieve_v we_o as_o i_o have_v learn_v by_o master_n elisabet_n well_o then_o madam_n quoth_v he_o take_v order_n for_o your_o other_o affair_n and_o let_v we_o part_v hence_o when_o you_o please_v that_o shall_v be_v say_v she_o so_o soon_o as_o we_o may_v in_o the_o mean_a while_n be_v no_o way_n injurious_a to_o yourself_o but_o pass_v the_o time_n as_o pleasant_o as_o you_o can_v for_o i_o have_v hawkes_n hound_n and_o huntsman_n to_o yield_v you_o pleasure_n and_o therefore_o i_o will_v advise_v you_o this_o day_n to_o chase_v the_o hart_n hind_n or_o nimble_a roe_n or_o any_o other_o game_n that_o may_v best_o delight_v you_o whereto_o he_o willing_o give_v consent_v so_o that_o after_o