CCLXXIX

When Tierri sees that battle shall come after, His right hand glove he offereth to Chares. That Emperour by way of hostage guards it; Four benches then upon the place he marshals Where sit them down champions of either party. They're chos'n aright, as the others' judgement cast them; Oger the Dane between them made the parley. Next they demand their horses and their armour. AOI.