Then answered the master of those knights, his name was called Breuse Saunce Pite, that was at that time the most mischievoust knight living, and said thus: Sir knight, what have ye ado with us to meddle?
and therefore, an ye be wise, depart on your way as ye came, for this knight shall not escape us.

That were pity, said Sir Tristram, that so good a knight as he is should be slain so cowardly; and therefore I warn you I will succour him with all my puissance..