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After he had confessed, Jerusalem called him aside and asked him
to come outside the church so that they could talk, for in such a
place it is not fitting to speak of criminal things. They left
the church and the consecrated ground at once, and Jerusalem
began to speak:
"'Lord Vilesermes, I would feel very honored if I could arrange
peace and harmony between you and Tirant lo Blanc. But if you do
not wish to come to an agreement, here is your letter and his
answer, a 'carte blanche,' sealed and signed by his hand. He
commanded me, as part of my office, to come to you to arrange the
battle in this way: concerning the weapons, he says that you are
to be given the power to choose whatever pleases you, provided
they are equal and without trickery. And the battle should take
place this evening, if possible.'
"'I am very satisfied,' said Lord Vilesermes, 'with Tirant.
Nothing but complete virtue could be expected of him. I accept
the power that you give me on his behalf to choose the weapons
and the battle.


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