Henry will do well to get together Bretons and mercenaries, and hold the rock against the Normans (14625);
“Bretuns mandasse è soldéiers,
Ki gaaignassent volentiers,
Mult méisse gent en grant esfrei;
Jà Normant n’éust paiz vers mei.”
Henry adopts Hugh’s advice, rides off at once, occupies the Mount, and sends a defiance to Robert (14646);
“Maiz Henris est sempres monté,
Et el munt est sempres alé.
Del munt Saint Michiel guerréia,
Robert son frere desfia.