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And don't think that
I've told you this out of cowardice or fear. I wouldn't want to
be condemned by the king who has instituted certain laws about
the jousts in his kingdom, or by good knights for being weak in
this matter.'
"The king-of-arms answered:
"Oh, knight, virtuous young man, beloved by everyone! I will
give you the advice you are asking me for. You, Tirant lo Blanc,
can fight this knight without any reproach from the king, judges
or knights, since you are the defender and he is the one who
began this wickedness. Do you know when you would be at fault?
If you had been the challenger. So perform like a good knight,
and always show the bold spirit of a knight to the people. Go
into battle quickly, and have no fear of death.'
"'I feel very comforted by your advice,' said Tirant. 'Now I
want to beg you earnestly, Jerusalem, by the office you hold, to
be judge of the battle between Lord Vilesermes and me, and to
have jurisdiction over it all so that you will bear true witness
about everything that happens between him and me.


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