LX.
“Say thus, from point to point, ‘A cavalier
‘That would in combat prove his chivalry,
‘And to the world at large would fain make clear
‘Thy breach of faith with him, that thou may’st be
‘Ready and well prepared for the career,
‘Gave me this horse, that I might give it thee.
‘He bids thee promptly mail and corslet dight,
‘And wait him, who with thee will wage the fight.’
LXI.
“Say this and nought beside, and would he hear
“My name, declare that ’tis to thee unknown.”
With wonted kindness cried that dame, “I ne’er
“In spending life itself, not words alone,
“Should weary in your service; since whilere
“You would in my behalf as much have done.”
Her Aymon’s daughter thanked in courteous strain,
And to her hand consigned Frontino’s rein.
LXII.
Through long days’ journeys, by that river-shore,
Together go the lovely pilgrim pair,
Till they see Arles, and hear the hollow roar
Of billows breaking on the sea-beach bare.
Almost without the suburbs, and before
The furthest barrier, stops the martial fair;
To furnish Flordelice what time might need
For the conveyance of Rogero’s steed.
