And then this strange knight left them there, and took his way through the forest.

With this Sir Palomides and Sir Tristram were on foot, and gat their horses again, and either asked counsel of other, what was best to do.

By my head, said Sir Tristram, I will follow this strong knight that thus hath shamed us.

Well, said Sir Palomides, and I will repose me hereby with a friend of mine.

Beware, said Sir Tristram unto Palomides, that ye fail not that day that ye have set with me to do battle, for, as I deem, ye will not hold your day, for I am much bigger than ye.