Well, said the knight, I may happen to endure you.

And therewithal he mounted upon his horse, and took a great spear in his hand ready for to joust.

Nay, said Palomides, I will not joust, for I am sure at jousting I get no prize.

Fair knight, said that knight, it would beseem a knight to joust and to fight on horseback.

Ye shall see what I will do, said Palomides.