Equitan

Chapter eleven.

The Lay of Equitan.

In ancient days many a noble lord lived in Brittany beyond the seas.

By reason of their courtesy and nobleness one would gladly keep in remembrance the deeds that were done in the land.

That these marvelous things should not be forgotten, they fashioned them into lays.

Amongst these lays I have heard tell of one which is not made to die as though it had never been.

Equitan, Lord of Nantes, was a loyal and courteous gentleman of great worth, beloved by all in his own country.

He was set on pleasure and was love's lover and became a gentle knight.