The crown would grace her own and Accolon's head.

Then, heralded, into the lists he rode.

Opposed flashed Accolon, whose strength bestrode,

Exultant, strong in talisman of that sword,

A dun horse lofty as a haughty lord,

White-pasterned, and of small, impatient hoof:

Both knight and steed shone armed in mail of proof,

Of yellow-dappled, variegated plate

Of Spanish laton. And of sovereign state

His surcoat robe of honor,—white and black,