Fair sir, said these knights, such a knight met with us to our great damage.

And first he smote down my fellow, Sir Bleoberis, and sore wounded him because he bade me I should not have ado with him, for why he was overstrong for me.

That strong knight took his words at scorn, and said he said it for mockery.

And then they rode together, and so he hurt my fellow.

And when he had done so I might not for shame but I must joust with him.