It is evident that the thought of the coming battle does not weigh heavily upon him.

I acknowledge that I have not closed an eye; I do not think that any of us have done so." So sound, indeed, was the prince's sleep that Gassion had to shake him almost roughly to rouse him.
As soon, however, as his eyes opened he leapt to his feet.

"I have had a wonderful night," he laughed; "never have I slept more soundly on a down bed than on this hard ground, which, however, as I find, makes my bones ache wonderfully.

Well, it is a fine day for a battle.

What is your news, Gassion ?" "It is important, monseigneur.