The Earl of Talbot has adjudged you victor, and none can doubt what the end of the strife would have been.

Take this chain from your king, who is glad to see that his citizens of London are able to hold their own even against those of our court, than whom we may say no braver exist in Europe.

Kneel now to the queen of the tourney, who will bestow upon you the chaplet which you have so worthily earned." Walter bent his knee before Edith Vernon.

She rose to her feet, and with an air of pretty dignity, placed a chaplet of laurel leaves, wrought in gold and clasped with a valuable ruby, on his head.
"I present to you," she said, "the chaplet of victory, and am proud that my gage should have been worn by one who has borne himself so bravely and well.

May a like success rest on all your undertakings, and may you prove a good and valiant knight!" "Well said, Mistress Edith," Queen Philippa said smiling.