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Let each take whichever ones he pleases.'
"And he placed them on the lovely meadow grass.
"'Now,' said Claros of Clarence, 'gentlemen of great nobility and
chivalry, you are in this isolated place. Expect no help from
relatives or friends. You are at the point of death, so place
your hope only in God and in your virtue. I want to know who you
wish to serve as judge of this battle.'
"'What?' said Lord Vilesermes. 'Didn't we agree that it would be
you?'
"'And you, Tirant, who do you want to be judge?'
"'I want it to be the one Lord Vilesermes wants.'
"'Since you want to have me as your judge, you must swear by the
order of chivalry to obey all my commands.'
"They swore that they would. After the oath, the knight said to
Tirant:
"'Take the weapons you like and I will go into battle with the
ones you leave behind.'
"'No,' said Tirant. 'You have been holding them, and they were
brought here in your name. You are the challenger, so you choose
first, and then I will take mine.


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