The Franks, on their part, made many offerings; some gave gold, others silver, sundry gave horses, but most of them vestments.

At last the young girl, with many tears and kisses, said farewell.

As she was passing through the gate an axle of her carriage broke, and all cried out alacic! which was interpreted by some as a presage.

She departed from Paris, and at eight miles' distance front the city she had her tents pitched.

During the night fifty men arose, and, having taken a hundred of the best horses and as many golden bits and bridles, and two large silvern dishes, fled away, and took refuge with king Childebert.