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The jousts at Jerusalem.

The castell̴ court was large with in),

They made ryngis ffor to Ren),

None but they alone. 2355

Euery of hem to oþure Rade:

Feyrer Turnamentes than they made,

Men sye never none.

The prynce in armes was full̴ preste,

Torrent’s son Leobertus breaks 3 shafts on his Father.

Thre shaftys on) his fader he breste, 2360

In shevers they gan gone. [2461]

Sir Torent said: ‘So mvt I thee,

A man of armes shall̴ thou be,

Stalworth of blood and bone!’

2356. Rode MS.

2357. Turmentes MS.

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