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 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 overcame and slew them all until at last. Orson being armed in Valentine's armour, came to the Green Knight's paviilion, and defying him, they began the most terrible 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 to him on foot, took hold of him and pulling him from his horse got astride him, and was just going to kill him but was prevented by Valentine who interceded 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 Lacy 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,