transported; but Pacolet hindered them from discoursing long, by telling them they must depart before the guards of Feragus awaked, which would put a stop to his proceedings So Pacolet led them out of the castle, and having prepared a ship he conveyed them to Lady Fazon, at the city of Acquitain.--Next morning when Feragus heard of their escape, he was enraged to the highest degree
The Knights and Ladies being out of danger, soon arrived at Acquitain, to the great joy of Lady Fazon, who was soon after married to Orson with great solemnity; upon which tilts and tournaments were performed for many days; but Valentine carried the prize, overthrowing at least a hundred brave Knights.
CHAP. VI.
Feragus raises a mighty Army, and lays Siege to the City of Acquitain.
FERAGUS, to be revenged on them, assembled an army, and laid close siege to it, with a vast army of Saracens; when Duke Savary pereceived it, he resolved to give them battle the very next morning, and accordingly he sallied forth with all his forces, but venturing too far, he was taken by the Saracens, and carried to Feragus's tent.
Now Orson was resolved to set him free, or lose his life; so putting on the armour of a dead Saracen, he called Pacolet, and went through the enemy without being molested, until they arrived at the tent where the Duke was confined; which done, they gave him a horse, and rode to the Christian army; on their return a general shout was made by all the army, Long live the Duke of Acquitain! which so
