While Arthur is thus rescuing Beige, Artegall and Talus have again departed to free Irena from her oppressor Grantorto.

On their way to Ireland, they meet a knight, who informs them Irena is doomed to perish unless a champion defeats Grantorto in duel.

Thereupon Artegall swears to champion Irena's cause, but, on the way to keep his promise, pauses to rescue a distressed knight (Henry IV.

of France), to whom he restores his lady Flourdelis, whom Grantorto is also trying to secure.
Artegall, the champion, reaching the sea-shore, at last finds a ship ready to sail for Ireland, where he lands, although Grantorto has stationed troops along the shore to prevent his doing so.

These soldiers are soon scattered by Talus' flail, and Artegall, landing, forces Grantorto to bite the dust.