Consternation fell.

None among the people or the Knights Tilters knew who the invader was, and Leicester called upon the Masters of the Ceremonies to demand his name and quality.

The white horseman made no reply, but sat unmoved, while noise and turmoil suddenly sprang up around him.
Presently the voice of the Queen was heard clearly ringing through the lists.

"His quality hath evidence.

Set on." The Duke's Daughter laughed, and whispered mischievously in Angele's ear.
The gentlemen of England fared ill that day in the sight of all the people, for the challenger of the Knights Tilters was more than a match for each that came upon him.