VII

　　Ten snow-white mules then ordered Marsilie,

　　Gifts of a King, the King of Suatilie.

　　Bridled with gold, saddled in silver clear;

　　Mounted them those that should the message speak,

　　In their right hands were olive-branches green.

　　Came they to Charle, that holds all France in fee,

　　Yet cannot guard himself from treachery.

　　AOI.