There he broke not his lance; for it is the greatest foolery in the world to say, I have broken ten lances at tilts or in fight.

A carpenter can do even as much.

But it is a glorious and praise-worthy action with one lance to break and overthrow ten enemies.
Therefore, with a sharp, stiff, strong, and well-steeled lance would he usually force up a door, pierce a harness, beat down a tree, carry away the ring, lift up a cuirassier saddle, with the mail-coat and gauntlet.

All this he did in complete arms from head to foot.

As for the prancing flourishes and smacking popisms for the better cherishing of the horse, commonly used in riding, none did them better than he.