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10 came and slew them all, until at last Orson being armed in Valentine's armour, came to the Green Knight's pavillion, and defying him, they began the most desperate combat that ever was heard of, and the Green Knight made so great a stroke at him, as to cut off the top of his helmet, and half his shield, wounding him much.

But this served only to enrage the valiant Orson, who coming up to him on foot, took hold of him, and pulling him from his horse, got astride of him, and was just going to kill him, but was prevented by Valentine, who interceeded with Orson to spare his life, on condition of his turning Christian, and acquainted King Pepin how he was conquered.

The Green Knight having promised to perform all that was desired, they led him a prisoner to the city of Acquitain; and the Duke received them with great joy, and offered the Lady Fazon to Orson; but he would not marry her till his brother had won the Green Knight's sister, Lady Clerimond; nor till they had talked with the enchanted Head of brass, to know his