tent was a smaller pavilion in the shape of a watch-tower, in
which was seated, as spectatress of the fights, the Georgian Princess,
the strong-minded Rosalinde, who had, by praiseworthy perseverance, and
allowing no trifles to stand in her way, completely won the heart of
Saint Anthony, and had become his bride. Well, also, did he, the
Italian Champion, acquit himself, and many valiant knights were by his
spear unhorsed.

On the fourth day, Saint Andrew of Scotland was the chief Challenger for
the tournament. His tent was framed in the manner of a ship swimming on
the waves of the sea, environed about with dolphins, tritons, and many
strangely-contrived mermaids; on the top stood a figure of Neptune, the
god of the sea, bearing in his hand a streamer, whereon, in one corner,
was wrought a cross in crimson silk. He was called the Red Knight, for
a blood-red cloth completely covered his charger. His worthy
achievements obtained such favour in the Emperor's eyes, that he threw
him his silver gauntlet, which was prized at a thousand portagues, and
the which Murdoch McAlpine, lifting it from the ground, bore with no
little satisfaction to his master's tent; where the Champion also
retired, and after his noble encounters enjoyed a sweet repose.

The fifth day, Saint Patrick of Ireland, as chief Champion, entered the
lists, mounted on an Irish hobby, covered with a green veil. He was
attended by the faithful Terence O'Grady, in sylvan habit, bearing on
his shoulder a blooming tree, his motto, _virtus semper viret_. His
tent resembled a summer bower, formed chiefly of the shamrock, and
beautified with wreaths of roses. He was named the Green Knight; but he
was green only in name, for no Knight proved himself more accomplished,
or performed nobler deeds.

Upon the sixth day, the famed Champion of Wales entered the lists,
mounted on a Tartar steed, which was covered with a black cloth, to
signify, as Owen ap Rice made known, that a black and tragical day was
this for all Knights of every nation who durst approve his fortitude.
On his shield was portrayed a silver griffin rampant, and upon a golden
helmet, the ancient arms of Britain. His tent was in the form of a
castle, the battlements guarded by numerous sturdy men-at-arms. His
princely achievements not only obtained due commendations at the
Emperor's hands, but all the fair and high-born dames present (so the
faithful Owen ever afterwards averred) applauded him as