The White Company Chapter 24 - How a Champion came forth from the East

In which a mysterious and formidable French knight arrives at the Bordeaux lists to challenge English champions, displaying remarkable skill and valor that captivates the crowd despite his refusal to reveal his name or accept hospitality. In the course of a fierce and honourable tournament, he bests several notable English knights and departs with words of bitter lament for his troubled homeland, leaving a lasting impression on all present.