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The small number after every sentence leads to its own page with its syntax tree and pragmatics, parsed by Mova itself. **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg75339/42/page/2/) When Gerames and the Lady Sybil had tarried for three months in the tower, and had heard no tidings of Huon, they were greatly troubled and doubted what they should do.[1](1/ "tree and pragmatics") And while they doubted, it chanced that certain pagans came in a ship bringing tribute to the giant.[2](2/ "tree and pragmatics") When Gerames perceived them, he said to his company, "We do ill to tarry here, when Huon, it may be, needs our help.[3](3/ "tree and pragmatics") Let us take this ship, therefore, and sail over the sea till we come to Babylon."[4](4/ "tree and pragmatics") So they took the ship, the pagans not being able to hinder them.[5](5/ "tree and pragmatics") When they were come to Babylon, Gerames led his company to the Admiral's palace, and went in and saluted him where he sat with his lords, saying, "Now may Mahomet, of whose gift both corn and wine come to the sons of men, preserve the Admiral Gaudys!" "[6](6/ "tree and pragmatics") Friend," said the Admiral, "you are welcome to this place.[7](7/ "tree and pragmatics") Tell me your name and country." "[8](8/ "tree and pragmatics") I come," answered Gerames, "from the city of Mombraunt, and I am son to King Ivoryn."[9](9/ "tree and pragmatics") Now Ivoryn was brother to the Admiral.[10](10/ "tree and pragmatics") The Admiral rose up from his place and said, "Then are you doubly welcome.[11](11/ "tree and pragmatics") Pray tell me how fares my brother, King Ivoryn?" "[12](12/ "tree and pragmatics") He is in good health," answered Gerames. "[13](13/ "tree and pragmatics") And who are these that are with you?" said the Admiral. "[14](14/ "tree and pragmatics") These," said Gerames, "are Frenchmen, whom the King took when they were sailing on the sea.[15](15/ "tree and pragmatics") He sends them to you for your sport, that on the feast of St. John Baptist you may set them bound to stakes in the meadow, and let the archers shoot at them, trying who shall shoot the best.[16](16/ "tree and pragmatics") This damsel whom I have with me shall, if it please you, be put with your daughter that she may learn the French tongue more perfectly." "[17](17/ "tree and pragmatics") All this," answered the Admiral, "shall be done as you desire.[18](18/ "tree and pragmatics") Now, for the present, put these caitiffs in prison, and see that they have enough of meat and drink that they die not of famine, as there lately died in this place one Huon of Bordeaux.[19](19/ "tree and pragmatics") A fair knight he was, albeit he was a Christian."[20](20/ "tree and pragmatics") When Gerames heard these words he was greatly troubled.[21](21/ "tree and pragmatics") Such was his anger that he had much ado to keep himself from running at the Admiral to slay him; but with a staff that he had, he smote the false prisoners that he had so hardly that the blood ran down.[22](22/ "tree and pragmatics") And they, for fear of the Admiral, durst not stir; nevertheless they cursed Gerames in their hearts.[23](23/ "tree and pragmatics") Said the Admiral, "Fair nephew, it seems to me that you have but little love for Christian men." "[24](24/ "tree and pragmatics") Even so, sir," answered Gerames; "three times a day do I beat them in honour of my God Mahomet."[25](25/ "tree and pragmatics") Then he led the Frenchmen to prison, beating them as he went, but none of them durst say one word.[26](26/ "tree and pragmatics") As they went, they met the Lady Esclairmonde, who said, "Cousin, I am right glad of your coming, and now let me tell you of a private matter, if you will promise to keep it secret." "[27](27/ "tree and pragmatics") That will I do right willingly," answered Gerames. "[28](28/ "tree and pragmatics") Listen, then," said the damsel. "[29](29/ "tree and pragmatics") There came to this place some five months since a French knight, bringing a message from King Charlemagne.[30](30/ "tree and pragmatics") Him, my father, taking the message that he brought very ill, put in prison.[31](31/ "tree and pragmatics") I persuaded my father, for a reason that I had, that this Huon is dead of hunger, but in truth he is alive, and, indeed, is as well served with meat and drink as is my father himself."[32](32/ "tree and pragmatics") Gerames made no answer, doubting what might be in the damsel's heart, and fearing that it might be a device for discovering the truth concerning himself.[33](33/ "tree and pragmatics") He spake no word, therefore, but thrust the Frenchmen roughly into the prison.[34](34/ "tree and pragmatics") Now the prison was so dark that Huon could not by any means discover who they might be that had thus been brought into his company.[35](35/ "tree and pragmatics") But in a short space he heard one of them lamenting his hard fate, and praying to the Lord Christ that He would succour them, "For," said he, "Thou knowest that we have done no wrong that we should be cast into this place, having come hither for the sake of our young lord Huon."[36](36/ "tree and pragmatics") When Huon heard this, he knew that they were Frenchmen, and said, "Tell me now, fair sir, what has befallen you."[37](37/ "tree and pragmatics") So the lord told him his story.[38](38/ "tree and pragmatics") And Huon, when he had heard it, said, "I am Huon, safe, and in good health, thanks to the fair Esclairmonde, who is, indeed, a Christian damsel at the heart."[39](39/ "tree and pragmatics") Then the Frenchmen began to complain right bitterly concerning Gerames, saying that he was the worst and cruellest traitor on earth. "[40](40/ "tree and pragmatics") Nay," said Huon, "be content, Gerames has done all this to deliver us, as you will soon know for a certainty."[41](41/ "tree and pragmatics") And so it happened, for Gerames, having had more talk with the fair Esclairmonde, and having heard that she was well disposed in her heart to Huon and his companions, came that night to the dungeon, and declared the truth. "[42](42/ "tree and pragmatics") Only," said he, "we must wait awhile till there shall be a fitting opportunity."[43](43/ "tree and pragmatics") After seven days there came to the palace a great giant, Agrapart by name, brother to Angolafer, whom Huon had slain.[44](44/ "tree and pragmatics") The purpose of his coming was to demand from the Admiral the tribute that had been paid by custom to his brother.[45](45/ "tree and pragmatics") Now the Admiral was sitting at dinner when he came, and the giant came to the table, and said, "You are a false traitor, for you harbour a villain that by some foul means slew my brother Angolafer."[46](46/ "tree and pragmatics") And when he had so spoken, he reached out his hand, and dragged the Admiral from his seat so rudely that the crown upon his head fell to the ground.[47](47/ "tree and pragmatics") This, done, he himself sat down in the Admiral's chair, and said, "My will is that you pay me the tribute that you were wont to pay my brother, for that which was his has by right come to me.[48](48/ "tree and pragmatics") Yet I offer you this grace, you shall choose you two men who may fight a joust with me.[49](49/ "tree and pragmatics") If they can overcome me, then shall you and your land be free of your tax; but if I overcome them, then shall you pay the double."[50](50/ "tree and pragmatics") When the Admiral heard these words, he said to his knights, "Now is the time that you may requite all the kindness that I have done you, and all the gifts which I have given you.[51](51/ "tree and pragmatics") And if gratitude be lacking, then I will say this also; if any man will come forth to fight in single combat with this giant, to him will I give my daughter Esclairmonde in marriage, and after my death he shall have all my lands for his inheritance."[52](52/ "tree and pragmatics") For all this no man came forth, for the Saracens were sorely afraid of the giant.[53](53/ "tree and pragmatics") Then said Esclairmonde to her father, "Sir, it was told you that the French knight, Huon by name, whom you cast into prison, was dead of hunger.[54](54/ "tree and pragmatics") This is not so in truth.[55](55/ "tree and pragmatics") Huon yet lives, and I promise you that he will fight with this giant."[56](56/ "tree and pragmatics") So the Admiral sent to the dungeon for Huon and his company.[57](57/ "tree and pragmatics") And when Huon was set before him, it could be seen that he was in good case, though somewhat pale because of being shut up. "[58](58/ "tree and pragmatics") You have found a good prison," said the Admiral. "[59](59/ "tree and pragmatics") Yea," answered Huon, "and I thank your daughter therefor.[60](60/ "tree and pragmatics") But tell me now why you have sent for me."[61](61/ "tree and pragmatics") Said the Admiral, "See you that giant?[62](62/ "tree and pragmatics") He has challenged any man, yea, any two men, and I can find none that are willing to fight with him.[63](63/ "tree and pragmatics") Now, therefore, if you will fight with him and overcome him, then you and all your company shall return to King Charlemagne.[64](64/ "tree and pragmatics") Also I will give into your hands a present for the King; I will engage also to send him year by year a like present for head money; also I will bind myself to serve him with such a host as he may require.[65](65/ "tree and pragmatics") Verily I would sooner be his bond-slave than pay tribute to this evil giant.[66](66/ "tree and pragmatics") But if you rather choose to abide with me, then will I give you my daughter Esclairmonde in marriage, and with her the half of my kingdom."[67](67/ "tree and pragmatics") **1** [2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg75339/42/page/2/) - ← previous: [How Huon, Having Slain a Giant, Came to Babylon](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg75339/41/) - next →: [page 2](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg75339/42/page/2/) - ↑ back to [Stories of Charlemagne and the twelve Peers of France](https://md.mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/tales/pg75339/)