In the name of God, said Palomides, let see how ye will speed, and we shall behold you.

Then anon came forth a knight of the castle, and proffered to joust with the Knight with the Red Shield.

Anon they encountered together, and he with the red shield smote him so hard that he bare him over to the earth.

Therewith anon came another knight of the castle, and he was smitten so sore that he avoided his saddle.

And forthwithal came the third knight, and the Knight with the Red Shield smote him to the earth.