But a quarrel arose in de Gaucourt's company.

Some, like Sire d'Aulon and Don Alonzo, judged it well to stay at their post.

Others were ashamed to stand idle.

Hence haughty words and bravado.

Finally Don Alonzo and a man-at-arms, having challenged each other to see who would do the best, ran towards the bastion hand in hand.