The French arise. They stand assoiled and quit

Of all sins, blessed by Turpin in God's name.

On swift destriers they mount, armed cap-a-pie

As Knights arrayed for battle. Count Rollánd

Calls Olivier:—"Companion, sire, full well

You know, it is Count Ganelon who has

Betrayed us all, and guerdon rich received

In gold and silver; well the Emp'ror should

Avenge us! King Marsile a bargain made

Of us, but swords will make the reck'ning good."

Aoi.