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Bergh.I take the challenge; squire, my lance and steed.
I, Bourtonne, take the gauntlet; for me stay.
But, if thou fightest me, thou shalt have meed.
Some other I will champion to affray;
Perchance from them I may possess the day,
Then shall I be a foeman for thy spear.
Herald, unto the ranks of knightès say,
De Berghamme waiteth for a foeman here.
Clin.
But long thou shalt not 'tend. I do thee 'fy;
Like foraying levin shall my tilt-lance fly.
[Berghamme and Clinton tilt. Clinton falls.
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