For he was more than fyfty yher of ag,

[3244] Set he was ferß and ȝong in his curag;

And fro that he aſſemblyt his bataill

Galiot’s folk are beaten.

Doune goith the folk of galotis al haill;

For to withſtond thai war of no poware,

[3248] And yhit of folk x thouſand mo thei vare.

King Valydone comes to support them.

Kyng valydone, that ſauch on ſuch o wyß

His falowis dangerit with thar ennemys,