Baiviers, Saines, Poitevins, Normans and French

In council met;—Allemans, Tiedeis in great

Array. Those from Alverne most courteous prove

And show more kindness unto Pinabel.

One to the others said:—"To leave this plea

Right would it be, and pray Carl'magne, this once

To pardon Ganelon who, from this day,

Will serve his lord with truer faith and love.

Rollánd lies in his grave; nor wealth, nor gold

Restores him to your eyes. This cruel fight

Is folly."—All the Knights approve, save one,

Tierri, a brother of the Lord Geffrei.

Aoi.