Then said the Emperor:—"Chevaliers of France,

Choose ye for me a baron of my realm,

One who can bear my words to King Marsile!"

Rollánd rejoins:—"Let my step-father go;

If he remain, no wiser man is found."

The French say:—-"Well can he fulfill the task:

[If the King wills, 'tis right he should be sent."]

Aoi.