The Emir, Baron-like, wears on his chin

A beard as white as summer flower, and gained

Among the wisest of his creed a fame;

In battle fierce and proud. His son Malprime

Of knightly soul, and from his noble race

Holding a valiant heart and strength of arm,

Addressed his father:—"Sire, to horse! to horse!

Against them! I much wonder whether Carle

We e'er shall meet."—"Yea," answered Baligant,

"Carle is a valorous knight; his glorious deeds

Are writt'n, but now his nephew is no more;

Against our strength no other man's can stand."

Aoi.