Duke Naimes and Joseran the Count, have formed

The fifth of Normans, twenty thousand men,

Say all the Franks. Their arms are bright, and fleet

Their steeds. These welcome death ere they succumb.

None under Heav'n more valiant in the fight.

Richard the old will lead them on the field,—

And with his trenchant lance will bravely strike.

Aoi.