Then they rode toward each other. Lancilotto struck Tristano such a blow on the shield with his lance that he made him bend over the saddlebow, but Tristano, who was fighting like a lion, struck Lancilotto with such force that he sent man and horse to the earth. Then he immediately defeated the king of Norgales, Sir Briobris, and Sir Lac; before his lance was broken he had sent nine bold knights of great name to the ground.

La Tavola Ritonda