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 side; then Stilfrid sprang from his horse and began to assault him with his sword. Symforian, seeing himself worsted, yielded. The princes took Stilfrid by the hand and led him merrily out of the lists; likewise also they led away Symforian’s horse.

The King of England summoned another: “Lipolt of Austria, thou valiant hero, try thy might! So long as I live, thou shalt be in favour.” Lipolt mounted his horse, and rode into the lists, crying out to Stilfrid and saying: “Stilfrid, this I say, that to-day I will prove thy might.” Stilfrid said: “Give me the green pennon, for that colour is the hope of every brave man.” Thereon was a very beautiful emblem and likewise a golden cross. With a good hope he betook himself into the lists, and under him his cream-coloured horse pranced haughtily. There he hurled Lipolt far behind his horse, and dismounting and drawing his sword, began to assail him and give him many great strokes. Lipolt, being unable to defend himself, besought mercy. Stilfrid departed from him and thus rode merrily out of the lists.