Thus
they talk among themselves: (24) "Do you see that knight yonder
with a golden band across the middle of his red shield? That is
Governauz of Roberdic. And do you see that other one, who has an
eagle and a dragon painted side by side upon his shield? That is
the son of the King of Aragon, who has come to this land in
search of glory and renown. And do you see that one beside him,
who thrusts and jousts so well, bearing a shield with a leopard
painted on a green ground on one part, and the other half is
azure blue? That is Ignaures the well-beloved, a lover himself
and jovial. And he who bears the shield with the pheasants
portrayed beak to beak is Coguillanz of Mautirec. Do you see
those two side by side, with their dappled steeds, and golden
shields showing black lions? One is named Semiramis, and the
other is his companion; their shields are painted alike. And do
you see the one who has a shield with a gate painted on it,
through which a stag appears to be passing out? That is King
Ider, in truth." Thus they talk up in the stand. "That shield
was made at Limoges, whence it was brought by Pilades, who is
very ardent and keen to be always in the fight. That shield,
bridle, and breast-strap were made at Toulouse, and were brought
here by Kay of Estraus.
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