"My name would convey nothing to your ears." "Then perish in your insignificance!" exclaimed the giant, bringing down his sword with both hands.

But the blow was avoided with admirable agility, and the combat went on in silence.

It seemed as if the struggle could not last an instant, for Frederick towered full a foot above his adversary.

But the Lord of Hohenstaufen was fatigued by his passage with the Baron of Stramen, and his wonderful strength was partially balanced by the superior activity of the Suabian.

In the mean time, numbers of Rodolph's knights had now arrived, and the Duke Godfrey was compelled to retreat.