sent me hither with the bravest Knight in all his realm, to fight the Green Knight, who though he is dumb and naked, is endued with such valour, that no Knight under the sun is able to cope with him."
During this speech, she viewed Orson narrowly, and he her; but supper coming in, interrupted them, and they sat down to eat.
Whilst they were in the midst of their feasting, the Green Knight entered, saying, Noble Duke of Acquitain, hast thou any more Knights to cope with me for thy Daughter? Yes, replied the Duke, I have seventeen, and then shewed them to him.
The Green Knight then said to them, Eat your fill, for to-morrow will be your last.
Orson hearing what he said, was much incensed against him, and suddenly rising from the table, threw the Green Knight with such force against the wall, as laid him dead for some time ; which very much pleased the whole company.
Next day many Knights went to fight the Green Knight, but he over-
