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A1 also no expectation of this, that you will be a match for him
for whom no one has been before in the world—as widely
as he has traveled.” Partalopi answered: “There is more 105
dishonor for me to go away from my kingdom than to die
because of him, and I shall certainly find out how things
go with us two.” 108
After that it was told Markauld, and they now both got
ready to ride out to battle. They were armed with their best
armor which any knight would care to bear. That one of 111
them should get those cities and kingdoms who came out
the better. But if any one from either one’s host assisted
his lord, then that one should suffer death quickly. Next 114
tainly make trial of it. This is now told to M. A3. 111 which—
bear] H- A:i. 112 those—kingdoms] this kingdom A2; the
kingdom A3. 113-14 But—quickly] Who ever received assistance
from his men was to have lost all that which was at stake A3.
b1 that I shall lose both you and likewise in addition the
kingdom.” Partalopi spoke: “Certainly I wish to ride out
against the king of the Bretons, however those dealings of
ours go.” In addition he said there would be twice as much
dishonor for himself in that—to part with his kingdom—
than to lose his life in a duel because of as noble a fellow
as this man, the king of the Bretons, was said to be.
CHAPTER VI.
Partalopi and Mannholld, King of the Bretons,
Ride Out to Battle.
Early in the morning they got ready to ride out to battle,
Partalopi and Mannholld1, king of the Bretons, with sharp
spears and all kinds of weapons. It was specified between
them, that if any one from either of their hosts followed
his chieftain, then that one should lose his life who had
him with him in his host2. That was also decided between
them, that that one of them should have the kingdoms of
both who came out the better from their dealings. After
1 the name is written Mannhaulldur, Mannhglldur.
2 who had him with him in his host does not agree with the
following and must be a wrong addition.