After a bloody combat, the Bretons prevailed; and gained for their prize, full liberty to boast of their mistresses' beauty.

It is remarkable, that two such famous generals as Sir Robert Knolles and Sir Hugh Calverley drew their swords in this ridiculous contest.

See Pere Daniel, vol.ii.

p.536, 537, etc.
The women not only instigated the champions to those rough, if not bloody frays of tournament, but also frequented the tournaments during all the reign of Edward, whose spirit of gallantry encouraged this practice.

See Knyghton, p.