Blancandrin said: "Most cruel is Rollánd

Who makes all nations cry for mercy thus,

And will o'er all the lands his power impose.

Upon what people doth he then rely

For such attempt?" Ganelon said: "The French!...

They love him so, they fail him ne'er in aught.

Lavish is he of gifts: Silver and gold,

Mules, chargers, silken robes and garnitures,

He gives the King himself all that he craves;

From here to the far East, all lands must fall!"

Aoi.