When he awoke he found that his steed had vanished, and he reluctantly continued his journey on foot, begging his way.

He was joined on the way by his cousin Malagigi, who also wore a pilgrim's garb, and who promised to aid Renaud, not only in freeing his brothers, but also in recovering Bayard.
[Sidenote: Malagigi's stratagem.] Unnoticed, the beggars threaded their way through the city of Paris and came to the palace.

There a great tournament was to be held, and the emperor had promised to the victor of the day the famous steed Bayard.

To stimulate the knights to greater efforts by a view of the promised prize, the emperor bade a groom lead forth the renowned steed.

The horse seemed restive, but suddenly paused beside two beggars, with a whinny of joy.