On seeing the great plea was to commence,

Thirty good Knights were called by Ganelon

Out of his kin, and one among them makes

A speech all others hark: 'tis Pinabel

Of Castel de Sorence, of greatest skill

In words, and apt with reason plausible;

Withal, a vassal brave to guard his arms.

Thus to him Ganelon:—"In you my trust

I place; my life from death, my name from shame

Preserve!"—Said Pinabel:—"Thou shalt be saved.

Dare one French Knight condemn thee to be hanged,

And would the Emperor make us both to meet

In combat, my good sword will his rash word

Believe."—And at his feet falls Ganelon.

Aoi.