Blancandrin stepped before the Pagan King

With Ganelon the Count held by the wrist.

Thus to Marsile he said: "Mohammed save

The King! Apollo, too, whose holy law

We keep. We bore your message to Carl'magne;

Both hands he lifted, praying to his God;

No other answer gave.—He sends you here

One of his noble Barons, a rich Frank.

Learn from his lips if it be peace or war."

Responds Marsile: "Then let him speak. We hear!"

Aoi.