And now the fighting really began, for you have often been told how well that noble company could ride that was commanded by Arthur the king. Yet be that as it may, our hero won the highest praise, for he had accomplished great things, surpassing all the chivalry. He performed such feats of strength that very many were wounded; for this reason the tournament was halted, which, according to the proclamation, was to have lasted seven days more. Why prolong the tale? The chivalry dispersed.

Lanzelet