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Such expert hunters and those so sure of their strength, Sir de Lorche had never before seen; he concluded, being a man of some experience, that these people living in the boundless forests, had been accustomed from childhood to use the crossbow and the spear; consequently they were very dexterous in using them.
"I have heard about that at different courts," answered the Lotaringer; "they praised your knights' bravery, but they blamed them because they helped the heathen against the Knights of the Cross." "We defended the nation which wished to be baptized, against invasion and wrong. "God shall judge them," answered de Lorche. "Perhaps He will judge them soon," answered Macko of Turoboje.
"They are flint-stone and fire-steel, although the girl looks so quiet. Do not be afraid, there will be some sparks from them!" Thus they talked and laughed; but the starosta of Szczytno turned his evil face toward Sir de Lorche and asked: "Sir, would you like some Merlin to change you by his magic power into that knight?" "Would you, sir?" asked de Lorche.
Macko of Turoboje introduced Sir de Lorche to them. More courtiers were coming at every moment; the majority of them were fine looking men, with broad shoulders and fallow hair; all were dressed for hunting. Those who were acquainted with Zbyszko and were familiar with his adventure in Krakow, greeted him as an old friend it was evident that they liked him.
There was a certain sense of shame in his reply; it could easily be seen that he did not entirely approve of such deeds. Meanwhile, Zbyszko controlled himself, and in a quiet and dignified manner said: "De Lorche, you and I received our belts and spurs from the same hand, you also know well that knightly honor is dearer to me than life and fortune.
There were knights there from all countries, and they announced that they would eat us up without salt; but after they tried once or twice, they lost their appetite." Macko laughed and repeated Zbyszko's words to Sir de Lorche.
He was at Szczytno and should tell the master what he saw." Zbyszko understood a few of his words, and whatever he did not, Mikolaj explained to him; he then embraced de Lorche so tightly that the knight almost groaned. The prince again said to Zbyszko: "And are you also absolutely determined to go?" "Absolutely, gracious lord. What else am I to do?
But when it appeared from the conversation between de Lorche and Macko of Turoboje, that Ulryka von Elner was not a young girl, but a married woman forty years old and having six children, Zbyszko became indignant, because this foreigner dared not only to compare an old woman with Danusia, but even asked him to acknowledge her to be the first among women.
Zbyszko wished to see Danusia as soon as possible, consequently he did not resist; de Lorche, although willing to fight when necessary, was not a bloodthirsty man, therefore he swore upon his knightly honor, to wait for the prince's consent.
Sanderus repeated the question in German. "Ulryka von Elner!" answered Fulko de Lorche. Then he raised his eyes and began to sigh. Zbyszko hearing this answer, was indignant, and reined in his stallion; but before he could reply, Jendrek of Kropiwnica, pushed his horse between him and the foreigner, and said: "You shall not quarrel here!"
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