When he saw that another had won the jewel, he was disappointed indeed, and sadly rode back to court, to be present on the appointed day.
Charlemagne, seated on his throne, bade the knights appear before him, and relate their adventures.

One after another strode up the hall, followed by an armor-bearer holding his shield, and all told of finding the knight slain and the jewel gone, and produced head, hands, feet, or some part of his armor, in token of the truth of their story.

Last of all came Milon, with lowering brows, although Roland walked close behind him, proudly holding his shield, in the center of which the jewel shone radiant.

Milon related his search, and reported that he too had found the giant knight slain and the jewel gone.

A shout of incredulity made him turn his head.
But when he saw the jewel blazing on his shield he appeared so amazed that Charlemagne questioned Roland, and soon learned how it had been obtained.
In reward for his bravery in this encounter, Roland was knighted and allowed to take his place among his uncle's paladins, of which he soon became the most renowned.
Charlemagne, according to the old _chanson de geste_ entitled "Ogier le Danois," made war against the King of Denmark, defeated him, and received his son Ogier (Olger or Holger Danske) as hostage.