"And his from sire or grandsire heard recite;

  So son from sire; even to that baron, who

  Heard it related by the very wight,

  That these fair pictures without pencil drew,

  Which you see painted azure, red, and white.

  He when to Pharamond (as now to you)

  Was shown the castle on the rocky mount,

  Heard him relate the things I now recount.