The Emir said: "King Carle, bethink thee yet;

Take better counsel with thy heart, and show

Remorse. Full well I know, by thee my son

Was slain, thou broughtest ruin through my land.

Become my man, I will restore [in fief]

This land [to thee], and to the East, but serve

Me well." And Carle: "Great shame were that to me!

To Heathens I can give no peace nor love....

Receive the law our God revealed; accept

The faith of Christ.... For e'er my love is thine,

If thou believe in God, the Almighty King."

Said Baligant: "Ill words are these of thine:

[Far better die by the keen edge of sword."]

Aoi.