When Tierri sees that now the fight is near,

He gives the Emperor his right hand glove.

To him the sureties Carle himself provides,

Bids that they bring four benches to the place

Whereon the combatants shall sit. The terms

Are judged by all the others as most fair.

Ogier de Dannemarche was chosen to rule

The lists. Then for their steeds and arms both called.

Aoi.