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Afterward the dances and festivities began, and all day long the
princess did nothing but dance with the High Constable. When it
was time to eat the emperor had the High Constable sit at his
right, and the duke sat on his left, while the princess sat to
the right of the constable. Tirant acted as steward since he was
giving the celebration. The ladies ate at other tables, and the
barons and knights ate at their right. Next were all the
soldiers. And that day all the prisoners ate at tables to honor
the celebration. Tirant even had the horses eating barley mixed
with bread.
When the dinner was half finished, Tirant summoned the
kings-of-arms and heralds, and gave them a thousand ducats. And
all the trumpets were pealing, and they came before the emperor's
table and cried out, "Largesse, largesse!"
After the meal the repast was held with many sugared dainties.
Then they all rode, armed and holding the constable's banners,
jousting before the emperor. They held a beautiful display of
arms without getting hurt.


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