But the barons and lords, seeing the arrogant device and the great size of the shield, were greatly put to offence thereat.
And all of them jousted with him, but each was overthrown in turn.
Among them was present an English knight of much prowess, who rode out to the middle of the tourney-field and stood straight and proud before Sir Halewyn.
“Well,” quoth he, “My Lord the Invincible, it displeases me to see thee planted there so arrogantly and unhorsing us all in this fashion. Wilt thou fight with me?”
“Yes,” said Sir Halewyn.
“If I overcome thee, thou shalt be my servant and I shall take thee with me into Cornwall.”
“Yes,” said Sir Halewyn.
“And cause thee to grease my horses’ hooves, and empty the dung from the stable; and find out whether thou art invincible at such work also.”
“Yes,” said Sir Halewyn.
“And if thou art not invincible, the invincible stick shall thrash thee invincibly.”