Stephanus Marcus 17

Book 1 Canto 4 Verses 2 and 3 With bright red shield doth Sinefred lead his line, and thunder roars of coming lancer knights. Attacking mails include the hunting nine that used Charles's peregines in killing flights. Now might will say who holds the title rights to Broughton Place until the Judgement Day. For we do know that justice seldom slights the strongest side and makes their rights God's way. Duke Morley's knights in headlong strike present their say. The sudden jolting impact spear on shield, the ringing, clashing sword against sharp glaive brings home to liege the battle keen on field. Now Morley sees his knights give way but save the Leopard gold - it holds it place full brave. Such valor may renew the face of fate, but bright red shield doth enter fray now grave. With swinging sword Sir Sinefred fights now late, and aid from Cedric Sinefred strikes the Leopard great