The monarchs, in order to fulfil this challenge, advanced into the field on horseback, Francis surrounded with Henry's guards, and Henry with those of Francis.

They were gorgeously apparelled; and were both of them the most comely personages of their age, as well as the most expert in every military exercise.

They carried away the prize at all trials in those rough and dangerous pastimes; and several horses and riders were overthrown by their vigor and dexterity.

The ladies were the judges in these feats of chivalry, and put an end to the rencounter whenever they judged it expedient.

Henry erected a spacious house of wood and canvas, which had been framed in London; and he there feasted the French monarch.