And at the same time, strained his goodly sword;
And better braced the covering shield he wore:
But 'twixt those combatants leapt Argier's lord, And quick Marphisa spurred the pair before;
And one this foe, the other that implored, And both besought, that they would strive no more.
King Rodomont complains the Tartar knight Has violated twice the compact plight.